Engine testing notification from WIAL
We received this message from WIAL warning of high-power engine testing, hopefully it will be done quickly:
Message from Wellington Airport to neighbouring residents
This morning a bird strike unfortunately affected an Air NZ A320 aircraft departing the airport which meant that it had to return to Wellington. This aircraft is therefore now undergoing repairs at the Execujet hangar on our western apron. Once the repairs have been done, a high-powered engine run test is required before re-entry to normal service.
Depending on how quickly the repairs can be undertaken by the Air NZ engineers, the high-powered engine test could potentially be on Saturday afternoon, however it will more likely happen on Sunday or early next week. The engine test could take a couple of hours or so if all goes well (this consists of starting the engine off in idle and increasing the power system periodically at small increments to ensure that the engine is operating within the right parameters at each level), so residents may notice out-of-the ordinary aircraft noise during this time.
The location of the aircraft when this is happening will be towards the south of the airport on the main taxiway (parallel to the runway).
If you have any queries regarding this (or other airport noise), please do not hesitate to contact us by emailing airnoise@wellingtonairport.co.nz
Thank you for your patience and understanding.
Scam Alert: Fake information regarding December Bonuses from MSD
The Ministry of Social Development is reporting that fake information is circulating about new ‘December bonuses’ or ‘benefit increases’
If you get suspicious communication, please contact Netsafe.
Poll: Are Kiwis allergic to “exuberance”? 🥝
In The Post’s opinion piece on the developments set to open across Aotearoa in 2026, John Coop suggests that, as a nation, we’re “allergic to exuberance.”
We want to know: Are we really allergic to showing our excitement?
Is it time to lean into a more optimistic view of the place we call home? As big projects take shape and new opportunities emerge, perhaps it’s worth asking whether a little more confidence (and enthusiasm!) could do us some good.
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41.5% Yes
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33.6% Maybe?
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24.9% No
Some Choice News!
Many New Zealand gardens aren’t seeing as many monarch butterflies fluttering around their swan plants and flower beds these days — the hungry Asian paper wasp has been taking its toll.
Thanks to people like Alan Baldick, who’s made it his mission to protect the monarch, his neighbours still get to enjoy these beautiful butterflies in their own backyards.
Thinking about planting something to invite more butterflies, bees, and birds into your garden?
Thanks for your mahi, Alan! We hope this brings a smile!
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