John Weekes
New ZealandpoliticianMale5.2Global Dominance: 0.00%John Weekes is a distinguished former Canadian trade negotiator who played a key role in the negotiation of the Canada-U.S. Free Trade Agreement and the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA). With a career spanning decades in public service, he has contributed significantly to shaping Canada’s trade policy and international economic relations, making his perspectives vital in the context of Canada’s current trade challenges with the U.S.
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John Weekes is a business journalist covering various topics including aviation and politics.
Timothy Bolot at large for 3 years as MSD chases Covid wage subsidy prosecutions, $18m in debt nationallyNew Zealand· 2026-08-11
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and has previously reported on various topics including crime and politics.
Otago rescue helicopter pilot Clayton Girven on wild weather flights, sticking to your gunsNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
New airport runway rules could boost regional airports; airlines hope for new routes, savingsNew Zealand· 2026-08-07
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Air New Zealand’s Tasman and Pacific capacity outpaces demandNew Zealand· 2026-08-04
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and other topics.
Gambler sues SkyCity: Court told $33 million lost, man spent nearly half a billion at casinoNew Zealand· 2026-07-30
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Air Niugini confirms return of Auckland-Port Moresby service after 26-year absenceNew Zealand· 2026-07-17
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Auckland private jet HQ could host organ transplant flights, freight, luxury and business travellersNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Auckland getting private jet HQ as Swissport unit, SO Capital team upNew Zealand· 2026-07-14
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Iran war problems making Kiwis turn to travel agents, industry leader saysNew Zealand· 2026-07-10
The report was signed by former trade negotiator John Weekes.
Canada must live with ‘zombie’ trade pact but resist rushing into new USMCA deal, report says
Canada· 2026-07-03
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Auckland Airport’s $5.7b upgrade: The war zone and earthquake relief veteran leading itNew Zealand· 2026-07-02
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Air NZ indicates no desire to emulate rivals, says next 12 months will be about recoveryNew Zealand· 2026-06-30
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Qantas reveals Project Sunrise cabins, with beds and recliners in private suitesNew Zealand· 2026-06-19John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Air New Zealand risks extra $4m-$5m cost per day from war-driven jet fuel spike, analysts warnNew Zealand· 2026-03-06
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Iran war: Emirates gives update on Dubai flights to Auckland, ChristchurchNew Zealand· 2026-03-05
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Former financial adviser David McEwen fined $15k, banned for 7 yearsNew Zealand· 2026-03-04
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Air New Zealand forecast to lose $125m this financial year as costs surge, analyst warnsNew Zealand· 2026-03-03
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Jetstar announces first direct Christchurch-Perth routeNew Zealand· 2026-03-01
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Air New Zealand political drama: Airports support ‘reset’ after $40m lossNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Air NZ chief: Airline must be ‘fighting fit’ and planning for multiple scenarios as volatility cited for $59m pre-tax lossNew Zealand· 2026-02-26
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Auckland Airport chief on pesky queues, upbeat numbers, big projectsNew Zealand· 2026-02-19
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Auckland Airport profit up, expects passenger numbers to keep growingNew Zealand· 2026-02-18
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Tech Vault ‘Ponzi’ scheme busted, liquidator says elderly woman with dementia among cold-calling victimsNew Zealand· 2026-02-17
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and court.
Businessman Aziz Chtouk pleads guilty to six worker exploitation charges; temporary visa holders not paid minimum wageNew Zealand· 2026-02-16
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Flight check: Wellington to Brisbane in economy on the new Qantas A220New Zealand· 2026-02-05John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and courts.
Qantas starts Wellington-Brisbane flights on new Airbus A220New Zealand· 2026-02-01
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
Christchurch-Vanuatu flights to start for first time this winter on Solomon AirlinesNew Zealand· 2026-01-19
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation.
New Civil Aviation Authority boss on prosecuting change and building a fairer systemNew Zealand· 2026-01-15
John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and courts.
Former financial adviser David McEwen sends message from Lithuania, tells court he has no moneyNew Zealand· 2026-01-14John Weekes is a business journalist covering aviation and other topics.
NZ Jet: Husband-and-wife team get fast new Gulfstream, aim to deliver tailor-made journeys big airlines can’tNew Zealand· 2025-12-26
