Kaitāia Airport has officially reopened following the successful completion of a runway reseal, with the first flight landing just hours after work wrapped up.
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Preliminary works for the Kaitāia Airport runway upgrade started this week, with council contractor, Downer, preparing for a full reseal scheduled later this month. Local contractors will be used wherever possible, and this was a key consideration during the procurement process.
Councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira gives a progress update on the upgrade to Kaitāia Airport after an agreement with the council confirmed a 35-year lease to local hapū of the airport site.