RUNWAY HAWKE'S BAY TRUST

The primary objective of the Trust is to contribute to the economic development of the Hawke’s Bay region through the establishment of a jet capable airport runway.

We believe that the establishment of a jet capable runway, and ultimately the introduction of direct trans-Tasman air services, will provide enormous social and economic benefit to the residents of Hawke’s Bay.

A 2007 report by APR commissioned by Hastings District Council, Napier City Council, HB Regional Council & HB Inc showed that an overwhelming 90% of Hawke’s Bay residents support extending the runway to become jet capable (1,900m or more) while only 3% were opposed.

An economic impact research report released by BERL in 2007 concluded that expanding the airport would provide an economic boon for Hawke's Bay, and passenger numbers would be commercially viable for a trans-Tasman carrier.

Click here for the executive summary.

This website provides a searchable archive of press clippings, reports, correspondence and other material collated primarily by Hawke’s Bay residents who share a common objective: to urge the owners of Hawke’s Bay Airport (being Hasting District Council 24%, Napier City Council 26% and the Crown 50%) to accelerate their timeline for expanding the airport.

Click here search the archives.