Mr Jones, who is in Invercargill for the announcement today, said the funding would help Invercargill Airport prepare for the first direct connection between Auckland and Invercargill since 1995. "Through this investment, we’re preparing Invercargill for the growth generated by direct flights to and from Auckland. inverairportterminal.jpg Invercargill Airport. Invercargill Airport Air Cargo and Terminal DevelopmentThe new Auckland to Invercargill jet service begins in August this year. Invercargill Airport are forecast to increase their full-time equivalent jobs from nine to 16 during the 12-month trial of scheduled jet services from Auckland.

Source: Otago Daily Times July 17, 2019 23:00 UTC