Plans to expand Marlborough Airport might not mean Dunkin Donuts or duty-free shopping, but it could mean new wine or food experiences. READ MORE:* Stormwater delays car park expansion at Marlborough Airport* Crashed plane exercise at Marlborough Airport tests response* Iwi land deal unlocks expansion plans at Marlborough AirportThe iwi bought two land parcels totalling 6.56 hectares off the Defence Force last year. SCOTT HAMMOND/STUFF Some of the land around Marlborough Airport is still owned by the New Zealand Defence Force for Base Woodbourne. Marlborough Airport chief executive Dean Heiford said new developments could help “soften the impact” of lost passenger numbers, which fell from 326,000 to 225,000 during Covid-19. There is huge potential for the Marlborough Airport in the future,” Heiford said.

Source: Stuff December 03, 2020 03:11 UTC