PremiumJohn WeekesSenior Business Reporter·NZ Herald·6 Aug, 2026 05:00 PM5 mins to read‌Air Chathams chief executive Duane Emeny is among those welcoming the change, after the previous rules presented an obstacle to opening up a new air service. Changes to airport runway safety rules could make new regional routes viable.The rule changes announced today take effect on August 31 and abolish regulations many in the industry found onerous.

Air Chathams chief executive Duane Emeny said the old rules hindered regional airports from easily making changes to airport