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Taupō loses Wellington air connection
Originair has exited out of its new Wellington to Taupō route after just three months.
Originair touches down
Passengers on the first Originair flight from Wellington to Taupō arrived on Monday to a bit of fanfare, with a band and about 50 supporters.
New airline eyes flights to the Capital
A Taupō to Wellington air service has been restored thanks to Originair.
Sounds Air withdrew its service in late 2024 and Originair was now planning to commence flights three days a week, From February 17.
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