Air NZ returns to Oamaru after 17 years

Air New Zealand is adding the North Otago town of Oamaru to its destination list after an absence of 17 years.

The new service from Christchurch will begin on August 7, being operated by Air NZ link carrier Eagle Air using a chartered J32 19-seater turbo-prop aircraft.

Six return flights a week will be operated initially, with one return trip daily from Monday to Friday during peak morning and evening times, and a Friday night departure from Oamaru with a return flight on Sunday.

Air NZ group general manager Norm Thompson said the airline was delighted to again provide Oamaru with an air service. Given the support of the local business community, he was confident it would be well used.

- NZPA