Christchurch Airport’s plan to build an international airport in Central Otago has cleared a hurdle at the city council, as a proposal for councillors to express concern about the project was shot down by a two-thirds majority.
The airport announced the proposed “world-class sustainable airport” for Tarras – about 90km from Queenstown – in July last year. The Christchurch City Council owns a 75 per cent stake in the airport, with the other 25 per cent owned by the Government.
Several activists from protest group Extinction Rebellion attended Thursday’s meeting, and clapped when councillors spoke in support of expressing concern at the proposed airport. They spent the meeting holding up banners with the group’s logo.
The activists have previously voiced their disapproval to councillors. School Strike 4 Climate are also demanding the council halt the Tarras proposal.
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