3rd Level New Zealand

This blog has tried to record the history of NZ's domestic airline operations, past and present, and in particular the smaller "3rd level" airlines. Comments, corrections or contributions are welcome, Steve - westland831@gmail.com

08 March 2026

Learn to Fly - Taupo Flying School and Air Services - The Forerunner to Air Central and Taupo Air Services

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The Taupo Flying School and Air Services Ltd was established by Peter Matich in late December 1966. Peter Matich took up flying in 1958, gai...
08 February 2026

Taupō's land and water operator - Taupo Air Services later Lake Taupo Airways

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  Taupo Air Services was established in 1957 by Don Nairn and his wife Nita using Cessna 180 ZK-BQI which was based at Taupō's Centennia...
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16 January 2026

Union Airways - The Main Trunk Airline

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Ninety years ago today Union Airways of New Zealand Limited began scheduled services and became New Zealand's first main trunk airline. ...
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