The kaupapa to future-proof Kaitāia Airport has taken several important steps forward, beginning with the formation of an Advisory Group that will give iwi/hapu, community users and elected members a formal voice as the project unfolds.
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The return of Kaitāia Airport land to tangata whenua is a ' big moment' for iwi and hapū.
The long-term future of Kaitāia’s airport was secured today (13 December) with the signing of a Crown transfer of land to iwi and hapū, confirmation of a 35-year lease of the airport and the release a multi-million-dollar funding package for vital maintenance and upgrades.