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Three profs. present caution to CHC Council

Three leading New Zealand professors briefed Christchurch City Councillors at the full council meeting this morning, advising that they should heed the “significant body of evidence” which confirms that building a new international airport at Tarras is a “very bad idea.” The main issues raised included serious economic impact for Christchurch ratepayers, negative climate impacts, […]

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Leading academics: “No to tarras”

Eleven of New Zealand’s leading academics have written an open letter to business leaders and politicians stating that the proposed new international airport in Central Otago “should not proceed”, as it runs against prevailing research. The letter, sent on Tuesday, has been signed by professors from Otago, Canterbury, Lincoln, Victoria, Massey and Auckland Universities. Signatories […]

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Airport execs confirm no shareholder approval required for tarras

The following is our media release published Tuesday 13th September 2022 relating to written confirmation we received from Christchurch Airport that they don’t need shareholder approval for projects up to half their current asset value. Media Release – Tuesday 13th September 2022 Christchurch Airport confirms “no specific shareholder approval will be required” for international airport […]

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“Stonewalled, shut out and disrespected” by Christchurch Airport

Read our media release, published Tuesday 13th September 2022 in response to Christchurch Airport’s refusal to answer questions about the proposed Central Otago Airport. Media Release – Tuesday 13th September 2022 “Stonewalled, shut out and disrespected”: Christchurch Airport CEO’s refusal to answer community group’s genuine concerns A community group which has been seeking answers from […]

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