Due to wind conditions at NPL Airport all Air New Zealand services have been cancelled for 21 April. For travel over the next few days please check the Air NZ website for updates.

Parking

Park quick, fly easy.

Say goodbye to fumbling for tickets and searching for paystations. With our  ‘Park Quick, Fly Easy’ system, we’ve eliminated the hassles and holdups of traditional parking so you can kickstart and end your journey, without any added stress.

Our automatic gate recognises your arrival, and new ‘pay and go’ payment options are designed to get you on your way faster when you leave.

How it works:

When you enter the carpark, simply drive up to the barrier and watch it lift—no tickets, no waiting.

On exit, there are two easy ways to pay:

Easy: Pop by the terminal paystation and simply enter your registration number.
Even Easier: Hop in your car and as you exit, pay by Paywave – we’ll automatically charge you the correct amount.

  • First 2 hours are free

Parking Calculator

Calculated Parking Fee:

Public Carpark EV Charger

New Plymouth Airport has upgraded its electric vehicle charging station, offering a faster and more convenient option for travellers. Our new Autel Energy fast charger, supplied by Thundergrid, delivers 60–240 kW of power – ideal for dwell times of 20 minutes to two hours (charging time will vary depending on battery size).

Best of all, the charger is powered by 100% renewable energy from our onsite solar farm.

Pricing

EV Energy Consumption: $0.75 per kWh + standard access charge applies

Note: A $20 pre-authorisation is required before charging. The final cost will be adjusted after your session.

Need Assistance?

For support or issues while charging, call 0800 EV SUPPORT (387 877).

How to Start a Charging Session

Choose the method that suits you:

One-Off Mobile Charging
A simple, one-time option for quick charging. 

  1. On the charger display, select which connector you would like to use
  2. Scan the QR code on screen
  3. Press ‘Start Charging’ and accept terms of use
  4. Enter your credit card details
  5. Connect your car by plugging in the cable
  6. To end the session, press ‘Stop’ OR unlock your EV and remove the cable


Thundergrid App
Perfect for regular users.

  1. Download the Thundergrid App from the Google Play Store or App Store 
  2. Register in the App choosing ‘Charge immediately’
  3. Open the Thundergrid App and select the appropriate connector  
  4. Click ‘Start charging’ to begin the session
  5. Register your credit card if prompted 
  6. Connect your car by plugging in the cable
  7. To end the session, press ‘Stop’ OR unlock your EV and remove the cable

2 Hours Free Parking

If you’re in the Airport Terminal for under two hours, you can simply drive your car out of the car park.

There’s no need to visit the Pay Station in the terminal or present a card at the barrier arm. Simply drive your car towards the barrier arm at the exit, which will rise and allow you to exit free of charge!

EV Charging

A new Autel Energy fast charger, supplied by Thundergrid provides a rapid-charging option for travellers with dwell times between 20 minutes and two hours (actual charging time will vary depending on battery size).