Kia ora,

 

We write to acknowledge your information request about the Waikato
Regional Airport Ltd Masterplan and Annual Report. 

Your reference number is 543508/2026.

 

Please be advised that your request has been passed on to the relevant
team within Council and you will be informed of the outcome.

 

The Local Government Official Information and Meetings Act 1987 requires
that we advise you of our decision on whether the Council will provide the
requested information as soon as reasonably practicable, and no later than
20 working days after the day we receive your request.

We will respond to you no later than 9 February 2026.

 

Ngaa mihi

Charlotte Mitchell
Governance & Assurance Graduate

Partnerships, Communication & Maaori | Governance & Assurance Unit

DDI:079740567  Email: [1][email address]
Hamilton City Council | Private Bag 3010 | Hamilton
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From: Thomas Holmes <[FOI #33380 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 27 December 2025 7:33 pm
To: Official Information <[Hamilton City Council request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Waikato Regional Airport Ltd
Masterplan and Annual Report

 

Dear Hamilton City Council,

As you are aware, the Waikato Regional Airport Limited meets the
definition of a "Council Controlled Organisation" in the Local Government
Act 2002.

I am making this request to the Hamilton City Council as the largest
shareholder of Waikato Regional Airport Limited. Please transfer this
request to another authority as appropriate.

Please provide a copy of the following:
- The most recent airport masterplan and / or long term plan
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding the decision to not
pursue a runway extension
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding additional
international services to or from the airport
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding additional domestic
jet services to or from the airport
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding infrastructure
requirements should security screening be a mandatory requirement for all
flights, not just the current >90 seat threshold

Yours faithfully,

Thomas Holmes

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Kia ora,  

 

Thank you for your request on 27 December 2025, requesting the following
information under the Local Government Official Information and Meetings
Act 1987 (LGOIMA) 

 

Your Request:  

 

As you are aware, the Waikato Regional Airport Limited meets the
definition of a "Council Controlled Organisation" in the Local Government
Act 2002.
I am making this request to the Hamilton City Council as the largest
shareholder of Waikato Regional Airport Limited. Please transfer this
request to another authority as appropriate.
Please provide a copy of the following:
- The most recent airport masterplan and / or long term plan
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding the decision to not
pursue a runway extension
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding additional
international services to or from the airport
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding additional domestic
jet services to or from the airport
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding infrastructure
requirements should security screening be a mandatory requirement for all
flights, not just the current >90 seat threshold

 

The information you have requested is more closely connected with the
functions of Waikato Regional Airport (WRAL) than with Hamilton City
Council. Therefore, I am transferring your request to WRAL under
[1]section 12 of LGOIMA   

 

The time limit for their response to you is 20 working days from 27
January 2026 so you can expect a response from the WRAL on or before 25
February 2026.

 

You have the right to seek an investigation and review by the Ombudsman of
this decision. Information about how to make a complaint is available at
[2]www.ombudsman.parliament.nz or freephone 0800 802 602.  

 

Ngaa mihi 

Keeley Faulkner 

Official Information Advisor & Legal Support Officer 

Legal services 

Governance & Assurance Team | Partnerships, communication & Maaori 

Email: [3][Hamilton City Council request email] 

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From: Thomas Holmes <[8][FOI #33380 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 27 December 2025 7:33 pm
To: Official Information <[9][Hamilton City Council request email]>
Subject: Official Information request - Waikato Regional Airport Ltd
Masterplan and Annual Report

 

Dear Hamilton City Council,

As you are aware, the Waikato Regional Airport Limited meets the
definition of a "Council Controlled Organisation" in the Local Government
Act 2002.

I am making this request to the Hamilton City Council as the largest
shareholder of Waikato Regional Airport Limited. Please transfer this
request to another authority as appropriate.

Please provide a copy of the following:
- The most recent airport masterplan and / or long term plan
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding the decision to not
pursue a runway extension
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding additional
international services to or from the airport
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding additional domestic
jet services to or from the airport
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding infrastructure
requirements should security screening be a mandatory requirement for all
flights, not just the current >90 seat threshold

Yours faithfully,

Thomas Holmes

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Good morning

 

We have received a transfer of your request made to Hamilton City Council
and reply as follows/as attached

 

- The most recent airport masterplan and / or long term plan 2022 version
attached noting the airport has issued an RFP to update masterplans given
the large growth in airline traffic in the last 9 months.
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding the decision to not
pursue a runway extension: The airport has not made any final decisions.
The attached masterplan summarises arguments as to why this was not
required in 2022. Given the marked shift in our own airport environment
and that of the national view on upper north island infrastructure
resilience the airport is exploring how the designation that allows for an
extension to be constructed in the future may have its lapse period
extended.
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding additional
international services to or from the airport WRAL considers information
regarding additional air services to be commercially sensitive and
accordingly this information is withheld
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding additional domestic
jet services to or from the airport WRAL considers information regarding
additional air services to be commercially sensitive and accordingly this
information is withheld
- Any plans, documentation, correspondence regarding infrastructure
requirements should security screening be a mandatory requirement for all
flights, not just the current >90 seat threshold WRAL considers that
disclosure of this information could largely compromise/endanger security
however in summary, we can advise the recent upgrades to the terminal made
in early 2025 include space for an additional passenger screening lane
over and above what is currently in use. and the departure areas post
screening allows for screened domestic and international passengers to be
kept separated during concurrent operations.

 

Kind regards

 

Scott Kendall

General Manager – Finance & Commercial

 

P +64 7 848 9033

M +64 21 195 7754

 

201 Airport Road, RD2, Hamilton 3282

hamiltonairport.co.nz

 

 

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it and delete all copies.

 

 

Kia ora Thomas,

 

Your request was transferred to Scott Kendall at Waikato Regional Airport;
they have provided a response on the 2^nd of March.

 

This was transferred as Hamilton City Council doesn’t hold this
information.

 

Ngaa mihi,
Keeley Faulkner [1](she/her)

Official Information Advisor and Legal Support Officer

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From: Thomas Holmes <[7][FOI #33380 email]>
Sent: Saturday, 28 February 2026 11:29 pm
To: Official Information <[8][Hamilton City Council request email]>
Subject: Re: Transfer LGOIMA request - Waikato Regional Airport Ltd
Masterplan and Annual Report

 

Hello,

The response was due on 25 February 2026.

As no response has been received, it is now overdue.

Please advise a reason for the delay, and when I can expect a response to
be provided.

Yours sincerely,

Thomas Holmes

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