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Mangaia welcomes $1 million airport budget but more may be needed
Monday 23 June 2025 | Written by Talaia Mika | Published in National, Outer Islands, Parliament
The Mangaia Airport. Mangaia’s runway has long struggled with drainage and surface issues, which raise safety concerns during bad weather. TALAIA MIKA/25061711
Mangaia’s executive officer Mia Teaurima says the island is grateful for the government’s financial support to upgrade its airport runway, but acknowledges more funding may be needed once the full scope of work is known.
Mangaia’s executive officer Mia Teaurima says the island is grateful for the government’s financial support to upgrade its airport runway, but acknowledges more funding may be needed once the full scope of work is known.
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