Transport in New Zealand final sailing of the Rangatira, which was custom built and entered service in 1972, was on 15 September 1976, after two money-losing years (subsidised by the government). New Zealand's air travel sector is served by 15 airlines. The largest airline is Air New Zealand, a state-owned flag carrier. There are 123 airports (and aerodromes) in New Zealand. Six airports provide international air services (besides domestic services); Auckland and Christchurch (the largest airports in the North and South Islands, respectively) providing long-haul and short-haul international air services; and Wellington, Hamilton, Dunedin and Queenstown providing short-haul international air services to Australia and
1916 New Zealand rugby league season 1916 New Zealand rugby league season The 1916 New Zealand rugby league season was the ninth season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. New Zealand played no international matches in 1916. Auckland again held the Northern Union Cup at the end of the season. City won the Auckland Rugby League's competition and the Roope Rooster. Ponsonby United captain Scotty McClymount won the title of favourite player in a public charity vote held to raise funds for the War effort. City's Albert Asher was second and Grafton's Karl Ifwersen finished third. The Wellington Rugby League's competition was