3rd Level New Zealand

This blog has tries 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. Liam is focussing on the current operation of our airlines - heliliamnz@gmail.com. Steve is continuing to potter around on the airline histories - westland831@gmail.com

11 November 2026

Businesses pledge financial support for Wairarapa air service

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Wairarapa businesses and residents say they are prepared put their money where their mouths are to bring an air service back to Masterton.  ...

Kāpiti’s runway is closing on a buyer’s timetable, not a planner’s

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Kāpiti Coast Airport is expected to announce its closure, with representatives of owner NZ PropCo meeting tenants at Paraparaumu to deliver ...
08 November 2026

Stan Blackmore - Desoutter Flightseeing from Waikato Aviation to Blackmore's Air Services

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  By 1929 Hamilton was starting to capture the flying bug. Leo White, in Wingspread , his 1941 history of New Zealand aviation history wrote...
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