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Politician Criticizes Government Over Lack of Protections for Kāpiti Coast Airport

1 report, 1 independent Updated Sep 4
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Sophie Handford criticized the government for not providing adequate protection for Kāpiti Coast Airport, despite the new Emergency Management Act listing 21 airports as essential infrastructure. The privately owned airport faces uncertainty as its owners explore housing development on the site. Furthermore, Air Chathams is ending its Kāpiti to Auckland service in July.

From scoop.co.nz

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Handford stated that Kāpiti Coast Airport supports aeromedical services and provides a crucial backup when Wellington Airport is affected by weather or natural disasters. The lack of official protection for the airport raises concerns about the stability of regional aviation infrastructure.

From scoop.co.nz

Who's involved

  • Sophie HandfordPublicly criticized the government regarding the airport's lack of protection
  • governmentThe governing body criticized by Sophie Handford
  • Wellington AirportAn airport whose backup capacity is potentially threatened by uncertainty

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