In the last year the Air Force Museum has experienced record visitor numbers – and with the imminent arrival of a hugely popular retired aircraft, a new facility in the wings, and top listings on a global travel app, those numbers are only set to grow.

Christchurch Airport has signed a deal with Fulton Hogan to expand its existing freight aircraft parking area, effectively doubling freight handling capacity.

In 1969, Michael and Kathy Willis bought a piece of land with a dream to one day open a zoo. On Labour Weekend 1974, that dream became a reality.