Kaitōrete Spit. Photo: Christchurch LibrariesAbout 1000 hectares on Kaitōrete Spit near Christchurch could become home to a new rocket launch site and aerospace research facility. The Kaitōrete Spit plan is a commercial joint venture between Kaitōrete Ltd (Te Taumutu Rūnanga and Wairewa Rūnanga) and the Crown called Project Tāwhaki. Said Mark Rocket, Kea Aerospace chief executive: "Our city is an ideal technology test bed for atmospheric and terrestrial projects. Only 12 rocket launches would be allowed a year at the Kaitōrete Spit site.

Source: Otago Daily Times June 01, 2021 02:37 UTC