There was a resounding defeat at today’s full council meeting for councillors who wanted the future strategic plans of the Queenstown Airport Corporation to be more tightly controlled by elected representatives. Councillors Niki Gladding and Niamh Shaw, with some support from Quentin Smith, argued for more stringent controls over the Queenstown Airport Corporation (QAC) via a Statement of Expectation (SOE) that will precede the all-important annual Statement of Intent. New wording that would … Continue reading Councillors back Q’town airport’s right to make hidden strategic plans [Crux, 28/01/21]