Wellington confirms appointment of Regency

John Rimmer

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The Nuance Group's New Zealand subsidiary has been confirmed as Wellington airport's new duty-free operator

Regency will take over two stores that are now under construction; one in both departures and arrivals. They will open in late 2006 as the first stage of the renovation of Wellington's international terminal is completed.

Regency will become the sole operator at Wellington when Duty Free Stores New Zealand's contract expires in mid-2009. It will operate at the airport until 2014 and offer what the airport called "a wider range of products", including a Made in New Zealand section offering locally-made fashion items, accessories and wines.
 
Wellington airport CEO Simon Draper said: "Like other parts of the upgraded international terminal, the Regency Duty Free stores will evoke the vibrancy of Wellington city and its regional surrounds, both in their design and attitude of staff. We are particularly excited about Regency's commitment to showcase Wellington and its emphasis on promoting locally-produced items, as well as offering travellers a wider variety of competitively-priced products."