Future Use of Whenuapai Airbase
In July 2004 Cabinet directed the Ministry of Economic Development to lead work to produce a whole of Government report on the future use of the Whenuapai Airbase. This work followed the public consultation process run by the New Zealand Defence Force.
The Cabinet Minute outlining Cabinet's decision, Hon Jim Anderton's press release announcing this decision, the Cabinet report as well as a briefing relating to current and future use of the airbase, and some questions and answers can be accessed below. In addition, the earlier Cabinet paper reporting on the New Zealand Defence Force's public consultation process is also available.
Background papers further outlining officials' analysis are also provided.
Background Papers
Background papers in relation to the future use of the Whenuapai airbase. It covers national and strategic considerations of future use of the site; the need for, and economic viability of, a second Auckland commercial airport.
Media Statements
Media statements relating to the future use of Whenuapai Airbase.
Cabinet Documents
Cabinet documents relating to the current and future use of the Whenuapai Airbase, including defence aspects and the proposal to Cabinet to note the findings of a report on the public consultation process.
Questions and Answers
[ Published 15 December 2004 ]
Questions asked and answered about the future use of Whenuapai Airbase.
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