By Bernard Hickey As a Wellingtonian, I would love a runway that permits direct flights to Asia and the US. It would save me schlepping up to Auckland and walking the gauntlet through the carparks to the international terminal. It could encourage more direct international tourism and boost demand for foreign education. And what I’dContinueContinue reading “NEWS: Longer Runway not Plane Sailing”
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OPINION Dave Armstrong: Dave Armstrong: Project Runway wild gamble without an airline
Hallelujah! After growing opposition from surfers, Moa Point greenies and airline pilots, the airport runway extension is taking off thanks to the latest report commissioned by, wait for it, the airport. Did you know that for every dollar we invest in the runway extension we could get up to possibly maybe perhaps seven back? It’sContinueContinue reading “OPINION Dave Armstrong: Dave Armstrong: Project Runway wild gamble without an airline”
REBLOG Genius Net: No Public Funding For Runway White Elephant Please
The debate over whether or not public money should be invested in the extension of Wellington International Airport’s (WIAL) runway is starting to heat up. Despite project studies only being released to the public this week, city councils across the region have already indicated they will provide financial support towards the $330 million cost. AtContinueContinue reading “REBLOG Genius Net: No Public Funding For Runway White Elephant Please”
OPINION David Lee: Wellington runway extension or runaway costs?
OPINION: As Wellington International Airport Limited (WIAL) prepares to lodge its application for resource consent for a runway extension, it’s important Wellingtonians are aware of the full facts – because, if the scheme goes ahead, a vast amount of ratepayers’ money will be pouring into it. The plan has its supporters. Wellington City Council (WCC)ContinueContinue reading “OPINION David Lee: Wellington runway extension or runaway costs?”
MEDIA RELEASE: Runway extension undermined by economic and sea level rise factors
News that Wellington Airport (WIAL) will shortly release a business case on the proposed airport runway extension is to be welcomed as a step to greater transparency. But how much transparency will it actually deliver? The tired mantra of ‘300 metres for $300 million’ has been around for a long time now, while plans haveContinueContinue reading “MEDIA RELEASE: Runway extension undermined by economic and sea level rise factors”
All the reports from the airport so far
We dug up the second arrangement between the Council and the airport, where the Council agreed to fund the airport with an extra $1.95m towards fast-tracking the runway extension through a board of inquiry process. It’s a fascinating read, especially when you look at how badly the airport misjudged the initial costings and how itContinueContinue reading “All the reports from the airport so far”
NZIER peer review of EY economic impact statement
The Board of Airlines Representatives (BARNZ) which represents 19 out of 20 long-haul airlines that fly to New Zealand, undertook a peer review on the EY report, largely discrediting it.
Ernst & Young Economic Impact Statement for WIAL
This is the report the WCC paid $1m of ratepayer money, even though apparently they are not allowed to use it without written permission by WIAL (see the page of caveats). The caveats make it pretty clear that this report is written for the benefit of the airport, based on numbers provided only by theContinueContinue reading “Ernst & Young Economic Impact Statement for WIAL”
The Dominion Post: Wellington Airport needs international carriers before extension – John Key
Prime Minister John Key says he doesn’t believe Wellington is ready to be an international airport hub. Key is worried that without the commitment of international carriers to base themselves in the capital, Wellington ratepayers would be left with a white elephant. “We have seen plenty of examples around the country where airports have extendedContinueContinue reading “The Dominion Post: Wellington Airport needs international carriers before extension – John Key”
The Dominion Post: Airlines question need for Wellington Airport runway extension
The airline industry is criticising plans to extend Wellington Airport’s runway, saying there are better ways to spend $300 million. In a submission that went to the Wellington City Council last night, the Board of Airline Representatives New Zealand (Barnz) raises serious concerns about the claimed economic benefits, and fears airlines will be left toContinueContinue reading “The Dominion Post: Airlines question need for Wellington Airport runway extension”
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