Whakatāne mayor seeks government support for Air Chathams service
Friday 13 June 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated In this story James Meager, Bay of Plenty Times, Whakatāne District Council, Victor Luca, Air Chathams
Mayor Victor Luca has appealed to the central government for assistance to maintain Air Chathams' flights from Whakatāne. The airline has indicated it may discontinue its route to Auckland without financial support. Associate Transport Minister James Meager has responded to the request without making firm promises.