Aero club warns planes could spook horses at proposed Flaxmere racecourse
Friday 4 September 2026 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story Winston Peters, Shane Jones, Hastings District Council, Regional Infrastructure Fund
The Hawke’s Bay & East Coast Aero Club is concerned that low-flying aircraft could spook horses if a proposed $77 million racecourse is built in Flaxmere. The club fears the development could lead to conflict between the aero club and the proposed stadium and racecourse precinct.