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In the media: Council rejects airport CEO’s expansion plans [Crux, 27/06/19]
Significant news for those concerned about QAC’s plans to expand operations in Wanaka.
In a dramatic and sometimes heated debate this afternoon the Queenstown Lakes District Council narrowly voted to receive the Queenstown Airport Corporation’s annual Statement of Intent, but with the clear message that the contents were not acceptable.
In a six to five vote council decided to receive the report, avoiding a dramatic refusal that could have left the airport in a technical twilight zone.
