VIDEO - Airport partnership deal set to soar
The long-term future of Kaitāia’s airport was secured last Friday (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. Councillor Hilda Halkyard-Harawira was closely involved in negotiating the deal alongside Ngāi Takoto claimant groups representative Rangitane Marsden. In this video they explain what the deal means for Ngāi Takoto and Ngāti Kahu mana whenua, for the council and for Te Hiku. Please watch the video below and read about the signing ceremony here: Signing ceremony secures future of Kaitāia Airport | Far North District Council
Last updated: 17 Dec 2024 4:52pm
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