National Party Helensville MP John Key is urging the
Government to listen to the public when making the final
decisions on the future of a commercial airport at
Whenuapai, north of Auckland.
He's referring to a report
released today on the public consultation carried out by the
Chief of the Defence Force into the proposal for a
commercial airport at Whenuapai.
"More than 2,200 public
submissions have been received on the issue and some three
quarters of those who responded (75%) are against a
commercial airport," notes Mr Key.
The report states
'insufficient public good benefits are evident to justify
central government involvement in the establishment of a
commercial/civilian airport.'
"As the local MP, I am eager
to keep the Government honest on its promise to investigate
the implications of this option further.
"The public have
spoken with a pretty clear voice on this matter, and I hope
the Government listens," says Mr Key.
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