新西兰理事会免除了费用,但拒绝向努力抗争的Chathams航空公司提供其他援助,这有可能削减服务。 New Zealand council waives fees but denies other aid to struggling Air Chathams, risking service cuts.

新西兰的Whakatāne区议会将免除Chathams航空公司的机场费用6个月,但拒绝了航空公司的其他财政支助请求,包括注销35万美元贷款和提供贷款购买另一架飞机。 Whakatāne District Council in New Zealand will waive airport fees for Air Chathams for six months but rejected the airline's other financial support requests, including writing off a $350,000 loan and providing a loan to buy another aircraft. Victor Luca市长认为中央政府应支持区域航空公司。 Mayor Victor Luca believes central government should support regional airlines. Air Chathams曾警告说,由于财政损失,将撤离该航线。 Air Chathams had warned of withdrawing from the route due to financial losses.