07 May 2026

Back to Tonga

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  After just a few days back in New Zealand, Air Chathams Saab 340A ZK-CIY has headed back to Tonga. The flight from Auckland to Fua'amo...
05 May 2026

Originair heading back to Westport

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Press release this morning from Development West Coast and Buller District Council, announcing Originair is heading back to Westport for an ...
04 May 2026

Back from Tonga

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  Arriving back into New Zealand on Saturday 2nd May, was Air Chathams Saab 340A ZK-CIY. The aircraft has been in Tonga on lease to Lulutai ...
01 May 2026

Westport loses Originair

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Today Originair operated its final flight between Wellington and Westport. Jetstream 32 ZK-JSK operated flight OG621 inbound to Westport, an...
26 April 2026

Two Sunair birds for sale

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  Currently up for sale on Trademe is Sunair Aviations Cessna 172M ZK-DPN, and Piper Aztec ZK-ECM. https://www.trademe.co.nz/a/motors/aircra...
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24 April 2026

Temporary closure for Kaitaia Airport

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  Late News with this closure already on-going, but this from the Far North District Council on 9 April 2026: Preliminary works for the Kait...

A busy start to the year for Barrier Air

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  Catching up on news from whilst the blog was on hiatus, Barrier Air have had a busy start to the year In early 2026 Air Chathams leased Ba...

Two regional airlines thrown $22m lifeline as fuel costs soar

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  Two regional airlines facing "systemic issues" and surging fuel costs have been thrown a lifeline with a $21.7 million governmen...
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23 April 2026

Barrier Air feels pressure as it maintains Northland routes

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  Barrier Air says it is doing what it can to keep Northland communities connected amid surging fuel costs, but the pressure is mounting. Fu...
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21 April 2026

Air Chathams and Air New Zealand interline has begun

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  More big news from the last few months was the launch of the interline agreement between Air Chathams and Air New Zealand on its Auckland ...
19 April 2026

Glenorchy Air to welcome New Zealand’s first Tecnam P2012 Traveller

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  This from the Tecnam Website: CAPUA, Italy / QUEENSTOWN, New Zealand – April 15, 2026 – Tecnam is thrilled to announce that award-winning ...
15 April 2026

Originair to cut Westport?

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  My first post for 3rdLevelNZ. Thank you, Steve, for your wonderful support. I plan to post a few updates on noteworthy news from the start...
14 April 2026

Introducing Liam...

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  Kia Ora Readers and Followers of 3rd Level NZ My name is Liam, and I have been invited to start contributing and updating the blog after S...
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12 April 2026

Call in the Commandos - Civil Air Transport's New Zealand Operation

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75 years ago this month an unusual operation took to New Zealand's skies... This is the story of the CIA's airline which helped New ...