Nelson flight delayed after air traffic control tower opened late

StuffNZ HeraldSaturday 18 October 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated

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An early morning flight from Nelson to Auckland was delayed for approximately 30 minutes on Saturday. The delay occurred because the local air traffic control tower was reportedly left unmanned and opened late for operational service.

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First reported by Stuff, Sat 18 Oct 2025, 2:21pm · 2 reports from 2 outlets over 2 hours
  1. StuffStuff

    Early flight delayed after ‘no one turned up’ at air traffic control (opens in new tab)

  2. NZ HeraldNZ Herald

    Nelson air traffic control tower opens late: Auckland-bound flight delayed (opens in new tab)