Cath O'Brien: Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director on the bid to get 24/7 coverage at Ohakea Airbase

Best of Business · Jan 19, 2026 · 6m · transcript

There's growing concerns in the world of air travel, as New Zealand currently lacks a 24/7 backup airport.

Ohakea Airbase originally filled that gap, but it hasn't returned to full operation since the Covid-19 pandemic.

Board of Airline Representatives NZ executive director Cath O'Brien explained why changes need to be made.

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