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Aitutaki airport marks 75th year

Thursday 23 November 2017 | Written by Chris Taylor | Published in Local

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Aitutaki airport marks 75th year
Representing the Ariki of Aitutaki for the cutting of the cake were Manarangi Ariki, the chairman of Airport Landowners Committee Tupuariki Puna, New Zealand High Commissioner Peter Marshall and deputy prime minister Teariki Heather. 17112203

Aitutaki airport was built in turbulent times during World War Two, and in its heyday was even visited by internationally-known movie stars.

Aitutaki airport was built in turbulent times during World War Two, and in its heyday was even visited by internationally-known movie stars.


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