1 June 2006
New Zealand Defence Force Flies Generator To Niue
A Hercules C130 will fly a new generator to Niue. The C130 has returned from a hectic schedule of operational taskings
in support of the Combined Joint Task Force in Timor Leste. It is expected to depart Whenuapai as soon as the equipment
is delivered and packed for the flight.
The flight will go direct to Niue, taking 4 ½ hours.
NZAID, the government's aid and development agency, has coordinated the supply of the replacement generator. Three New
Zealand-based technicians will complete the installation of the generator, control panel and switch-board and repair the
existing smoke-damaged generator.
The flight will carry approximately five tonne of cabling which is needed to complete the installation.
Additional equipment may need to be carried to facilitate the unloading and transport of the generator once it arrives
in Niue. These arrangements are currently being finalised.
ENDS