Sir Henry takes over from retiring chairwoman Joan Withers.

The country's main gateway is not profiteering and is a expecting reasonable return over the coming four years, Commerce Commission says.

Young professionals will be placed on the boards of public companies for 12 months.

Full-year guidance lifted as growth in local traffic makes up for a decline in passengers from overseas. 

The shares were sold overnight to institutions at $2.76 apiece, below yesterday's close of $2.94, which was the highest since November 2007.

ForBarr also downgrades its recommendation for Wellington airport owner Infratil after the Commerce Commission accused the airport company of drawing excessive profits.