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Auckland International Airport profit rises

10:21 am on 24 August 2015

Auckland International Airport's full year net profit has risen 3.5 percent, driven by strong tourism growth.

The company has made a net profit of $223.5 million in the 12 months ended in June, over the year earlier.

Revenue is up 7 percent to $508.5 million

Chief executive Adrian Littlewood said more passengers passed through the airport, with strong growth from China and India.

He said the company was expected to see continued growth in the current financial year.