Mark said he would like to work with the airshow trust to help grow it into “New Zealand’s premier airshow” and expand its trade and educational offerings. “I think the event has enormous potential far beyond just being an airshow,” he said. “It’s time to take a fresh look at the event, what the aim and purpose is, what our objectives are. “When you’re running an event that you have to fundraise over a million dollars to put on . that lasts over three days and can go broke if the weather goes bad, you’ve really got to be clear as to why you’re doing it.”