West Coast airport, ports share $15m from RIF

7th March 2025 By Staff Reporter | news@propertyticker.co.nz | @propertyticker

The government is providing $15.3m from the Regional Infrastructure Fund for upgrades to Hokitika Airport and port facilities at Greymouth and Westport.

Hokitika Airport, the largest airport on the West Coast, will receive a $9.8m loan towards its $16.4m upgrade to help to reduce flight delays and cancellations, tackle aircraft maintenance costs and increase airport operational safety.

The government said around 38 jobs would be created during construction.

The West Coast Ports Infrastructure upgrade programme will receive a $5.5m loan to upgrade Westport Port and Greymouth Port.