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High Court Rejects Auckland Airport Cost-of-Capital Appeal, Further Regulatory Changes Expected

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  • The High Court has declined Auckland Airport’s appeal over the Commerce Commission’s 2023 cost-of-capital settings.
  • Auckland Airport expects a 2026 consultation on coding error amendments and is watching airline-led appeals that may affect regulatory outcomes.
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High Court Rejects Auckland Airport Cost-of-Capital Appeal, Further Regulatory Changes Expected

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Auckland International Airport ( (ACKDF) ) has provided an announcement.

Auckland International Airport has received a High Court decision rejecting its merits review appeal, alongside those of other major New Zealand airports, against the Commerce Commission’s 2023 Airport Services Input Methodologies determination relating to cost of capital. The company is reviewing the judgment and expects the Commerce Commission to consult during 2026 on amendments addressing coding errors it has acknowledged, while also monitoring separate appeals by Air New Zealand and Qantas over a related judicial review, developments that could influence future airport pricing settings and regulatory certainty for airlines and investors.

More about Auckland International Airport

Auckland International Airport operates New Zealand’s largest airport, providing aviation infrastructure and services for domestic and international airlines, passengers and cargo operators, and serving as a key gateway for the country’s tourism and trade sectors.

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