13 December 2004
Auckland Airport welcomes Government decision
Auckland International Airport Limited (AIAL) chief executive officer, Don Huse, said that today's Cabinet decision on
the future use of Whenuapai air base affirmed the company's view that there is no merit in a commercial airport at
Whenuapai.
A Ministry of Economic Development report has concluded that there are no national or strategic considerations to
justify central government's active involvement in establishing a commercial airport at Whenuapai.
"We're pleased the government has come out with a decision. We'd like the opportunity to review the full report when it
is available, but on the surface it seems that this is a practical outcome to a complex issue," commented Don Huse.
With the Government's position now known, Don Huse said that Auckland International Airport would continue to plan with
confidence, "for us it's business as usual."
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