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Podcast: The Front Page
Episode: Mānawa Bay opening highlights Auckland Airport's growth plans, tensions with airlines
Description: Last week, a brand-new outlet mall opened in Auckland... right next to the International Airport. Mānawa Bay is a new 200-million-dollar mall on the airport precinct, boasting 100 stores and eateries, including some never seen before in New Zealand. The opening weekend though was marred by large traffic delays around the airport, which caused some flights to be delayed as crews were caught up in the congestion. So why has the airport decided to build a mall right next door, and how does this factor into the rebuild of our biggest international terminal?