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Auckland International Airport - the gateway to New Zealand Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) owns and operates Auckland International Airport. The airport is located on the shores of the Manukau Harbour, 21 km from Auckland's central business district. It is New Zealand's largest and busiest airport for aircraft and passenger activity. 

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Aviation 11 Oct 2008
Auckland Airport's new pier an investment in New Zealand's future

AUCKLAND — The completion of a new $50 million international terminal pier at Auckland Airport marks the next stage in the airports development that will eventually provide for a projected 25 million passengers a year by 2025.

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Aviation 4 Oct 2008
Auckland Airport intends to make public bond offer

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) is considering making a public offer of $80 million of bonds, with an option to accept $50 million oversubscriptions.

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Business 9 Sep 2008
Auckland Airport appoints general manager property

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced the appointment of Peter Alexander as its new general manager property reporting to Simon Moutter, chief executive officer.

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Business 5 Sep 2008
Auckland Airport appoints chief financial officer

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced that it has appointed Jason Dale as its new chief financial officer reporting to Simon Moutter, chief executive officer.

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Travel 3 Sep 2008
Auckland Airport voted sixth favourite worldwide

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport has been voted sixth favourite airport in the world by the UK readers of Condé Nast magazine.

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Business 21 Aug 2008
Auckland Airport well prepared for the future

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced another solid financial result as it now looks to the future.

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Business 18 Aug 2008
Auckland Airport and CPPIB settle proceedings

AUCKLAND — On 25 July 2008, Auckland International Airport Limited ("Auckland Airport") received notice of a claim from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and its subsidiary, NZ Airport NC Limited (together, "CPPIB").

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Business 14 Aug 2008
Auckland Airport changes duty free plans

AUCKLAND — The chief executive officer of Auckland Airport, Don Huse, announced today that the company will not proceed with its previously announced plans to move from two duty free operators to one non-exclusive operator from August 2009.

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Aviation 11 Aug 2008
Auckland Airport welcomes new Pacific Blue services to Sydney

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport welcomes the second announcement within a fortnight by Pacific Blue that it is launching new trans-Tasman services.

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Aviation 8 Aug 2008
Arrivals screening expansion complete

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport today celebrated the opening of an expanded border agency arrival screening hall, the second stage of a project aimed at improving the arrival experience for international travellers.

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Transport 1 Aug 2008
Auckland Airport announces new taxi and shuttle licences

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport today announced that, following a competitive tender process, it has awarded new licences for taxi and shuttle operators.

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Aviation 30 Jul 2008
Auckland voted 2nd best airport in Australia Pacific region

AUCKLAND — For the second year in a row, Auckland Airport has been ranked the second best airport in the Australia Pacific region in the 2008 independent Skytrax awards, with this year only Brisbane Airport receiving a higher ranking from within Australia, New Zealand or the Pacific.

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Business 28 Jul 2008
CPPIB claim relating to expenses and confidentiality agreement

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport has received notice of a claim from Canada Pension Plan Investment Board and its subsidiary, NZ Airport NC Limited, (together, “CPPIB”).

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Aviation 28 Jul 2008
Auckland Airport welcomes new Pacific Blue trans-Tasman service

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport welcomes the announcement by Pacific Blue today that it is launching a new daily trans-Tasman service between Auckland and Melbourne.

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Court 24 Jul 2008
Auckland Airport to defend Craigie appeal

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport has been made aware that the Craigie Trust has publicly indicated it intends to appeal against a June 2008 High Court decision that ruled in favour of Auckland Airport.

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Aviation 2 Jul 2008
Auckland Airport annual results announcement date

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport will announce its 2008 annual financial results at 9.00 am on Thursday 21 August 2008.

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Travel 1 Jul 2008
Last $25 Departure Fee Start of a New Era at Auckland Airport

AUCKLAND — The departure, just before midnight on 30 June 2008, of the final international passenger to pay a $25 departure fee at Auckland Airport has signalled the start of a new era for passengers leaving New Zealand from Auckland.

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Business 1 Jul 2008
Auckland Airport CEO Update

AUCKLAND — The retirement of Auckland Airport chief executive Don Huse will take effect from the close of business on Friday 22 August 2008.

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Court 28 Jun 2008
High Court rules in favour of Airport

AUCKLAND — Today, the High Court ruled in favour of Auckland Airport following a claim for land made by the Craigie Trust under the Public Works Act, heard before the court in March 2008.

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Aviation 3 Jun 2008
Royal Brunei Airlines increases Auckland service

AUCKLAND — From Monday 2 June, Royal Brunei Airlines will increase its flights to and from Auckland; from three times a week to a daily service.

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Politics 29 May 2008
Auckland Airport submits on the Commerce Amendment Bill

Auckland Airport has today submitted that the proposed regime on airport pricing will put much needed capital investment at risk if passed in its current form.

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Aviation 28 May 2008
Get ready to fly through departures at Auckland Airport

AUCKLAND — If you are leaving New Zealand from Auckland Airport on or after 1 July 2008 you will be delighted to learn you no longer need to pay a NZ$25 international departure fee.

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Tourism 28 May 2008
Auckland Airport announces support for New Zealand tourism

AUCKLAND — Today at TRENZ 2008, Auckland Airport announced its commitment to growing New Zealand tourism through a substantial programme aimed at improving the visitor experience.

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Aviation 14 May 2008
Auckland Airport appoints Simon Moutter as next CEO

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport today announced that Simon Moutter has been appointed its next Chief Executive.

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Business 7 May 2008
Auckland Airport Outlook Revised To Negative On Weakened Credit Metrics; Ratings Affirmed

On May 6, 2008, Standard & Poor’s Ratings Services affirmed its ‘A/A-1’ corporate credit ratings on Auckland International Airport Ltd.

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Aviation 6 May 2008
Robert Sinclair, Auckland Airport chief financial officer moving on

AUCKLAND — Robert Sinclair, chief financial officer, Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) has resigned.

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Aviation 29 Apr 2008
Chris Gudgeon, Auckland Airport general manager property moving on

AUCKLAND — Chris Gudgeon, general manager property, Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) has resigned to take up a new appointment as chief executive, Kiwi Income Properties Limited, the manager of Kiwi Income Property Trust.

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Aviation 24 Apr 2008
Auckland and Christchurch Airports sign up to global commitment on climate change

Yesterday, Auckland Airport and Christchurch International Airport Ltd joined the global aviation industry in a declaration on climate change that was signed by industry leaders at the Aviation & Environment Summit in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Aviation 22 Apr 2008
Auckland Airport calls for a "fresh start" for Auckland

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport is advocating a ‘fresh start’ for Auckland from the Royal Commission on Auckland Governance.

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Aviation 3 Apr 2008
More to come at Auckland Airport

Today Auckland Airport celebrated the opening of a new arrivals area at the international terminal.

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Aviation 28 Mar 2008
Commerce Commission investigating airport duty free concessions

 Auckland Airport has received notice from the Commerce Commission that it is investigating, under Part 2 of the Commerce Act, the action by Auckland and Wellington Airports to move from havingtwo duty free concessions to one.

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Aviation 25 Mar 2008
CPPIB confirms final acceptance levels of acceptances, scaling and unblocking of shares not taken up in Auckland Airport offer

AUCKLAND — The Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) today confirmed the final levels of acceptances into its partial offer for 39.53% of the fully paid ordinary shares (Offer) in Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) not already owned or controlled by CPPIB.

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Aviation 17 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport placed on Credit

AUCKLAND — Watch NegativeStandard & Poor’s has placed Auckland Airport’s ‘A / A-1’ credit ratings on CreditWatch with negative implications following the announcement last Friday thatthe Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s partial takeover offer has receivedshareholder approval.

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Aviation 17 Mar 2008
Final confirmation of shareholder vote

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport has received final confirmation that the details of the votes disclosed to the market on Friday 14 March are correct. 

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Aviation 14 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport shareholders vote to approve CPPIB partial bid

AUCKLAND — CPPIB's partial takeover offer for Auckland Airport has been approved by a majority of the company's shareholders who voted.

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Aviation 13 Mar 2008
Update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND — As of 12 March 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) advised that acceptances have been lodged for 464,143,607 shares, representing 37.97 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 12 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND — As of 11 March 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) advised that acceptances have been lodged for 320,424,445 shares, representing 26.22 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 11 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport completes $550 million debt refinancing

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) has established new syndicated bank facilities (Facilities) to refinance debt maturing later this year and to further enhance the company’s funding sources and balance sheet position.

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Aviation 11 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND — As of 10 March 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) advised that acceptances have been lodged for 250,790,036 shares, representing 20.52 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 7 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND —  As of 6 March 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) advised that acceptances have been lodged for 226,105,046 shares, representing 18.50 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 6 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND — As of 5 March 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) advised that acceptances have been lodged for 212,277,611 shares, representing 17.37 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 5 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND — As of 4 March 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) advised that acceptances have been lodged for 180,328,699 shares, representing 14.75 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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News 4 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND —  As of 3 March 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) advised that acceptances have been lodged for 163,009,164 shares, representing 13.34 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 4 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport announcement

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport advises the market of the attached announcement made last evening by Finance Minister, Michael Cullen.

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Aviation 3 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND —  As of 29 February 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) advised that acceptances have been lodged for 141,494,218 shares, representing 11.58 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 3 Mar 2008
Auckland Airport welcomes A380 announcement

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport is ready to roll out the welcome mat for the first A380 flight into New Zealandearly next year.

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Aviation 26 Feb 2008
Auckland in top three for airport service quality

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport has been ranked third in the world in terms of overall passenger satisfaction for airports that manage 5 -15 million travellers a year in the annual Airport Service Quality Awards (ASQ) managed by Airports Council International (ACI).

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Aviation 25 Feb 2008
Council maintains position on airport shares

AUCKLAND — Manukau City Council’s present position is not to sell its shareholding in Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) or approve the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) partial takeover proposal.

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Aviation 25 Feb 2008
Airport board updates recommendation to shareholders

AUCKLAND — The directors of Auckland Airport today unanimously recommended that shareholders should sell their shares into the takeover offer from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for $3.6555 per share (less the 5.75 cents per share interim dividend to be paid next month1).

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Aviation 21 Feb 2008
Interim results announcement

AUCKLAND — There was solid growth in revenue and operating earnings, before interest, tax and depreciation in the first half of the 2008 financial year.

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Aviation 21 Feb 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND — As of yesterday, 20 February 2008, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has advised that acceptances have been lodged for 81,422,529 shares, representing 6.66 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 14 Feb 2008
Auckland Airport update on CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND — As of today, the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) has advised that acceptances have been lodged for 66,872,184 shares, representing 5.47 per cent of the total shares in the company.

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Aviation 5 Feb 2008
Auckland Airport update on progress of CPPIB partial takeover offer

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) is committed to providing shareholders and the wider market with updates on the progress of acceptances and objections to the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board’s (CPPIB’s) partial takeover offer for 40% of the ordinary shares of Auckland Airport.

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Aviation 5 Feb 2008
Discussions with third party at an end

AUCKLAND — The directors of Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced that discussions with the third party, who had expressed interest in making an offer for the company in late December, have ended.

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Business 22 Jan 2008
Broker Handling Fee Offer Withdrawn

AUCKLAND — The directors of Auckland Airport have been advised that the Takeovers Panel has reached an agreement with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) that there is no requirement for brokers’ stamps to appear on the approval forms in connection with CPPIB’s offer for a broker handling fee to be paid by CPPIB.

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Aviation 21 Dec 2007
Auckland Airport signs confidentiality deed with another interested party

AUCKLAND — The directors of Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) have signed a confidentiality deed with an international party which has expressed interest in the company.

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Business 17 Dec 2007
Auckland Airport directors recommend shareholders reject CPPIB bid

MANUKAU CITY — The board of Auckland Airport is advising its shareholders to reject the partial takeover offer from the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) for $3.6555 per share.

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Aviation 14 Dec 2007
Airport Directors’ Recommendation Due Monday

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport shareholders will know their directors’ view on the Canada PensionPlan Investment Board’s (CPPIB) partial takeover offer for 39.53% of the shares in the company on Monday, 17 December 2007.

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Travel 4 Dec 2007
Summer travel reminder for international travellers

Travellers going on holiday overseas this summer are being reminded to leave plenty of time to do all the things they need to do in preparation for their journey.

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Aviation 27 Nov 2007
Chairman of Auckland Airport resigns

AUCKLAND — The chairman of Auckland Airport John Maasland has resigned from the board effective immediately.

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Aviation 20 Nov 2007
Shareholder poll results for Auckland Airport

AUCKLAND — The annual meeting of shareholders of Auckland International Airport Limited was held at the Ellerslie Events Centre today.

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Aviation 20 Nov 2007
Auckland Airport's strategy for the future

AUCKLAND — At Auckland Airport’s annual meeting today, chief executive officer Don Huse highlighted the company’s business strategy and corporate identity.

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Aviation 20 Nov 2007
Auckland Airport's four months results (unaudited) and outlook

AUCKLAND — Auckland Airport chairman John Maasland told today’s annual meeting that the long-term outlook for the company remains positive.

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Aviation 16 Nov 2007
Auckland Airport appoints Grant Samuel

AUCKLAND — The Directors of Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) have appointed Grant Samuel & Associates Limited (Grant Samuel) as independent adviser in response to the takeover notice received this morning from NZ Airport NC Limited, a related company of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board.

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Business 16 Nov 2007
Auckland Airport receives CPPIB takeover notice and seeks all other takeover offers

Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) has today received a takeovernotice from NZ Airport NC Limited (NZ Airport), a related company of Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).

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Aviation 7 Nov 2007
General statement of intention from CPP Investment Board regarding Auckland International Airport Limited

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) confirms that it has today received the below statement of intention from CPP Investment Board (CPPIB) regarding Auckland Airport.

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Aviation 31 Oct 2007
Auckland Airport Board ends discussions with CPPIB

AUCKLAND — The directors of Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) today announced that discussions with Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB) in relation to a proposal for CPPIB to acquire a significant interest in Auckland Airport have ceased.

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Aviation 11 Oct 2007
Discussions with CPPIB

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) is aware of market rumours relating to the status of discussions with the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB).

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Aviation 4 Oct 2007
Event marks start of new runway for Auckland Airport

AUCKLAND — A whakawaatea (blessing) ceremony by tangatawhenua marked the start of construction on Auckland Airport’s new $32 million northern runway today.

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Business 19 Sep 2007
School holiday parking promotion takes off at Auckland Airport

AUCKLAND — To coincide with the school holidays, Auckland Airport has launched two new car parking offers, which will be promoted until the end of October.

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Business 19 Sep 2007
Announcement by CPP Investment Board

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (“Auckland Airport”) is aware that CPP Investment Board (“CPPIB”) has made an announcement in respect of its intentions in relation to Auckland Airport.

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Aviation 6 Sep 2007
Termination of the Merger Implementation Agreement with DAE

AUCKLAND — Termination of the Merger Implementation Agreement with DAE Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) and Dubai Aerospace Enterprise Ltd (DAE) announced today that AIAL and DAE have completed the consultation process required under the Merger Implementation Agreement (MIA).

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Aviation 31 Aug 2007
Notice from DAE under Merger Implementation Agreement

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited (Auckland Airport) advises that last night it received a notice from Dubai Aerospace Enterprise (DAE) Limited (DAE) under the Merger Implementation Agreement (MIA) dated 22 July 2007 between the parties.

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Aviation 29 Aug 2007
Auckland Airport announces three senior appointments

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited has made a number of senior appointments in the areas of Communications, People and Performance and Information Technology and Telecommunications.

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Aviation 23 Aug 2007
Becoming New Zealand's Airport

AUCKLAND — In conjunction with its annual results released today, Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) has announced further details of its new vision, positioning and future strategy for the business.

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Aviation 16 Aug 2007
Auckland Airport annual meeting

AUCKLAND — Auckland International Airport Limited today announced that its annual meeting of shareholders will take place on Tuesday, 20 November 2007.

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