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Tarras

…what Christchurch Airport says about future of Tarras project 29th February 2024 /

…what Christchurch Airport says about future of Tarras project

Christchurch International Airport Limited says it will hold the 800 hectares of land it has purchased for around $50m as a strategic asset while it reassesses its Tarras airport project.


Christchurch Airport puts Tarras project on hold… 28th February 2024 /

Christchurch Airport puts Tarras project on hold…

It comes after discussions with council-controlled owner CCHL, which said it supports the decision.


Christchurch Airport considers Tarras study “with caution” 30th January 2024 /

Christchurch Airport considers Tarras study “with caution”

Christchurch Airport says it will read a new study of Central Otago residents and its findings on the proposed Tarras airport “with caution”.


Support for visitor value, sustainability but not more visitors, Tarras airport – study 26th January 2024 /

Support for visitor value, sustainability but not more visitors, Tarras airport – study

A survey of Central Otago residents shows strong support for sustainable tourism and focusing on visitor value but little enthusiasm for more tourists and the proposed Tarras airport.


Tarras airport criticism “disappointing, frustrating” – Justin Watson 16th January 2024 /

Tarras airport criticism “disappointing, frustrating” – Justin Watson

Christchurch Airport’s CEO says the proposal is being unfairly singled out and he also suggests how the large infrastructure project could be funded.


CIAL rejects Tarras criticism from Queenstown Airport CEO 9th October 2023 /

CIAL rejects Tarras criticism from Queenstown Airport CEO

Christchurch Airport says there will be significant unmet demand for flights into Central Otago airports like Queenstown Airport.


Perspectives: It’s time to set the record straight on the proposed Tarras airport 6th October 2023 /

Perspectives: It’s time to set the record straight on the proposed Tarras airport

There’s no need for a fourth international airport in the South Island, writes Queenstown Airport CEO Glen Sowry.


Queenstown Lakes RTOs come out against Tarras airport 4th September 2023 / /

Queenstown Lakes RTOs come out against Tarras airport

DQ and LWT say the proposal is not aligned with the district’s new regenerative tourism approach.


Christchurch Airport picks preferred Tarras runway alignment, length 29th August 2023 /

Christchurch Airport picks preferred Tarras runway alignment, length

The proposed Tarras airport in Central Otago will have a runway aligned north east to the Lindis Valley and south to Lake Dunstan and will be able to take long-distance jet aircraft.


Christchurch Airport to hold community drop-in days on Tarras 16th August 2023 /

Christchurch Airport to hold community drop-in days on Tarras

Christchurch Airport will hold community engagement days on its Tarras airport proposal this month.


CIAL board urged to revisit Tarras plans after CEO resigns 14th September 2022 /

CIAL board urged to revisit Tarras plans after CEO resigns

The departure of Christchurch International Airport chief executive Malcolm Johns could be an opportunity to reset the operator’s Central Otago project, says airport opposition group Sustainable Tarras.


Perspectives: Could a Tarras airport divert tourists from Christchurch? 9th September 2022 /

Perspectives: Could a Tarras airport divert tourists from Christchurch?

City ratepayers could pay twice if a new airport struggles to make profit and takes tourism from Canterbury, argues Ilan Noy from Victoria University.


Latest Tarras opposition video “opinions and assumptions” – CIAL 9th September 2022 /

Latest Tarras opposition video “opinions and assumptions” – CIAL

Christchurch International Airport is calling Sustainable Tarras’ claims that a proposed airport at Tarras is being hastily prepared without consultation as ‘opinions and assumptions’.


Christchurch Airport rejects Tarras greenwashing accusations 1st September 2022 /

Christchurch Airport rejects Tarras greenwashing accusations

Christchurch Airport has hit back at claims its Tarras airport project is greenwashing its carbon emissions reporting.


Strong opposition against proposed Tarras airport – survey 12th February 2021 /

Strong opposition against proposed Tarras airport – survey

There is strong opposition to the proposed Tarras international airport, according to a survey from Wanaka Stakeholders Group.


CIAL sets early 2021 for Tarras airport update 2nd November 2020 /

CIAL sets early 2021 for Tarras airport update

The proposed Otago airport could open around 2030, says Christchurch Airport.