Press Release – Save Kapiti Airport
A poll commissioned by Save Kāpiti Airport has found 85% of Kāpiti residents oppose the Airport’s closure, and 83% also believe the Government should step in and stop the proposed closure.
Save Kāpiti Airport commissioned the poll to understand better the community’s views on the Airport and its role in the wider region.
Tim Costley, Spokesperson for Save Kāpiti Airport, says these results send a strong message to the Templeton Group, the Airport’s owners.
“Our community does not want the Airport to close. They see through the spin and understand what an important asset the Airport is. An overwhelming 87% say the issue is important to them. It’s time Templeton stopped the spin and began listening to the community,” says Tim Costley.
Press Release – Save Kapiti Airport Kpiti, 1 February 2021 Save Kpiti Airport has launched its campaign to keep Kpiti Airport open and ensure its long-term future as critical infrastructure for the Wellington region. The future of Kpiti Airport is currently at risk, as new …
Kāpiti, 1 February 2021 – Save Kāpiti Airport has launched its campaign to keep Kāpiti Airport open and ensure its long-term future as critical infrastructure for the Wellington region.
The future of Kāpiti Airport is currently at risk, as new owners, NZPropCo consider its future. The Templeton Group owns NZPropCo and is a well-known property developer. Save Kāpiti Airport (SKA) is led by a group of concerned community members, businesses, pilots, and airport users who want to keep the airport open and operational and is also working with local Hapū who have stated their support for the airport to remain. SKA is also raising money to fund its campaign to retain the critical asset.