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
1923 New Zealand rugby league season 1923 New Zealand rugby league season The 1923 New Zealand rugby league season was the 16th season of rugby league that had been played in New Zealand. New Zealand played in no international matches during the season. Huatahi Paki played 15 games for the St. George Dragons during the season. South Auckland again held the Northern Union Cup at the end of the season. During the season they had drawn 20-all with Auckland in Hamilton. The West Coast defeated Wellington 12-6 in their first ever win. The City Rovers won the Auckland Rugby League's competition for a third year in