Nelson Airport (New Zealand) to Wellington and up to seven daily flights to Christchurch. Jetstar operate up to 4 daily flights to Auckland and up to 3 daily flights to Wellington. Nelson Airport (New Zealand) Nelson Airport (Māori: "Te Papa Waka Rererangi o Whakatū"), is located 6 km southwest of the city, in the suburb of Annesbrook, in Nelson, New Zealand. Approximately 1.2 million passengers and visitors use the airport terminal annually. Total passenger numbers for the 2016 financial year were 865,203. In 2017 the airport reached 1,000,373 passengers It is currently the fifth-busiest airport in New Zealand by passengers and seventh by aircraft
Wellington in the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup Wellington in the 2009 Air New Zealand Cup The 2009 Air New Zealand Cup will be the Wellington Rugby Football Union's 4th consecutive participation in the competition. They are coming off a 2008 placing of 2nd. Last year Wellington lost the final 7-6 at Westpac Stadium. This was after Wellington had won their first nine games including beating Auckland for the Ranfurly Shield. Wellington then lost their final round game to Otago. Despite wins in the quarter and semi finals, Canterbury were too strong in the Grand Final. This was Wellington's 5th loss in a final in 6 years. Jamie