Ceremony signals take-off for Kaitāia Airport improvements

The grounds at Kaitāia Airport were blessed earlier this week ahead of the beginning of the resilience programme upgrade work.

The ceremony was conducted by Anglican Archdeacon Fran Hokianga on Tuesday 24 February, marking an important milestone before construction gets underway. The blessing acknowledges the significance of the site and signals the formal start of works. The upgrade will be delivered in three phases, with further details to be confirmed as contractors are assigned.

Far North Holdings will continue to operate the aerodrome while overseeing the project.

The resilience programme is focused on strengthening the airport’s long-term safety, reliability and operational performance, ensuring it remains a critical transport link for Far North communities. The project is supported by funding from the government through Te Tari Whakatau - Office of Treaty Settlements and Takutai Moana (formerly the Office for Māori Crown Relations – Te Arawhiti) and via funding from the Far North District council.

To keep the community informed Far North District Council has launched a monthly newsletter.

Landing in inboxes during the final week of every month, each edition will focus on advisory group discussions, construction progress, emerging risks and any works that may affect travelers or neighbours.

You can read more about the project here.