Residents around Onerahi airport would effectively be "carrying the can" for the rest of the region with major new "noise pollution" expected if the rescue helicopter base shifts there, says a spokesperson for those opposed to the move.
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Northland s emergency rescue helicopter base in Whangārei is being forced to move after growing noise complaints from neighbours.
Another emergency rescue helicopter flight prepares for takeoff at Northland s Kensington base.
Photo: LDR / Northern Advocate / Tania Whyte It s unbearable, a helicopter operation of this nature here in Kensington shouldn t be operating in a residential area said former Top Energy chief executive Roger de Bray who lives just 100 metres from the Kensington helicopter base.
Whangārei Mayor Sheryl Mai said she was aware of increasing noise complaints about the helicopter operation. It would be moving out of the site as a result.