The freight apron at Christchurch Airport spans 8500sqm with advanced scanning technology.
Home / New ZealandJazlyn WhalesJournalist·NZ Herald·18 Jun, 2026 01:42 AM3 mins to readChristopher Luxon speaks to mediaA new $40 million freight apron has been unveiled at Christchurch Airport, with Prime Minister Christopher Luxon on hand to cut the ribbon.The project expands the airport’s freight-handling capacity and is designed to support growing demand from freight operators, exporters and airlines.
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