PremiumJohn WeekesSenior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·5 Jun, 2026 03:47 AM4 mins to read‌Air Chathams says multiple mounting costs forced it to end the service to Kāpiti Coast, and it had to protect another "lifeline" route. An airline group says the end of Auckland to Kāpiti Coast flights shows the need for a conversation about how the country funds transport connections.Air Chathams today announced the suspension, saying the route is no longer commercially sustainable.

Cath O’Brien, Board of Airline Representatives (Barnz) executive director, said