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‘Soft’ airstrip leaves 30 grounded

Friday 30 October 2020 | Written by Melina Etches | Published in Outer Islands

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‘Soft’ airstrip leaves 30 grounded
Julian Aupini, the island of Mitiaro’s tumu korero and taunga at the islands airport in February 2020. Photo: MELINA ETCHES /20102917

Mitiaro airstrip needs to completely dry before Air Rarotonga can land on the island again, leaving several residents stranded on Rarotonga.

Mitiaro airstrip needs to completely dry before Air Rarotonga can land on the island again, leaving several residents stranded on Rarotonga.


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