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    New assessments back the building of a new airfield in a small Central Otago town

    New assessments back the building of a new airfield in a small Central Otago town


    The plans by Christchurch Airport for a tarmac at Tarras have sparked opposition from climate activists.

    An assessment released today states the site is able to support an airfield with a single 2.2 kilometre long runway..

    Project director Michael Singleton says more detailed analysis is needed.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

     Other Environment News
     22 Jan: New Zealand landslide live: Young girl among missing campers at Mount Maunganui after heavy rainfall
     22 Jan: A large slip at Mt Maunganui's Mauao has hit the campsite at the hill's base
     21 Jan: The wild weather's rapidly evolving - with more downpours on the way
     21 Jan: Whitianga's completely cut off by flooding - and Thames Coromandel District Council's urgently asking anyone in low-lying areas across the district to move to higher ground immediately
     20 Jan: A State of Emergency remains on the cards for other parts of Northland - after being declared for a week in Whangarei district - already pelted with heavy rain
     20 Jan: NZTA says the damage at Waioweka Gorge on State Highway 2 - from the weekend's flooding, is extensive
     20 Jan: Concerns over how the already soaked Northland will cope with more localised downpours
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     Today's News

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     Entertainment:
    Leonardo DiCaprio privately raved to Ben Affleck about "incredible" Teyana Taylor 14:40

     International:
    Several missing after landslide hits New Zealand camping site 14:37

     Environment:
    New Zealand landslide live: Young girl among missing campers at Mount Maunganui after heavy rainfall 14:27

     National:
    Donald Trump’s ‘board of peace’ looks like a privatised UN with one shareholder: the US president 14:17

     Entertainment:
    John Mayer broke down in tears as he paid tribute to Grateful Dead star Bob Weir during a public memorial 14:10

     Cricket:
    Finn Allen's been recognised for his impressive season in cricket's Big Bash League across the ditch 14:07

     Soccer:
    Little hesitation for new Phoenix signing Mackenzie Anthony in agreeing to join the A-League football club's women's side 13:57

     Business:
    A wet spring and early summer is good news for the energy market - for 2026 13:47

     Entertainment:
    Sophie Turner has a "perpetual back problem" 13:40

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