Hood Aerodrome

At the November 2018 meeting, Council agreed to establish a Strategic Advisory Group (SAG) for Hood Aerodrome and approved its Terms of Reference (ToR).

The Masterton District Council Chief Executive has appointed Garry Goodman as the Chair of the SAG. Garry was previously the Chief Executive of Palmerston North Airport and is currently a national councillor for the Automobile Association and on the board of the Chatham Islands Airport. Garry provides consultancy services through his company called GRG Consultancy. Garry is actively involved in the Airports Association (NZ Airports) that represents airports and aerodromes in New Zealand.

Members:

Ian Collier
Ian is a Board Director and business advisor, previously working at Air New Zealand as Regional Affairs Manager, responsible for managing all of the airline’s stakeholder relationships, including airports, throughout New Zealand. Ian has had a long association with the Wairarapa, and he has some exciting ideas for the future direction of aviation at the Hood Aerodrome.

Robin Dunlop
Robin has extensive transport and aviation knowledge. He was involved in previous initiatives to attract an airline to Masterton and understands local issues. He is a member of several boards and is currently the Chair of Destination Wairarapa. Robin was previously the Director of a central government agency.

Craig Bowyer
Craig is a pilot, owns a hangar at Hood Aerodrome and operates a consultancy business that monitors pasture growth for farmers. He is the vice chairperson for the local Automobile Association. Craig will provide constructive and valuable input from the perspective of a user on the aerodrome.

Anna Nielson
A recent appointment as the General Manager, Destination Wairarapa Anna was previously co‐founder and a director of Wellington On A Plate and was involved in Toast Martinborough.

The aerodrome is home to the largest air show in the North Island, Wings over Wairarapa, it is internationally renowned and takes place biennially.

The National Aerobatics Championships are held at the aerodrome every year in February/March dependent on weather. More information can be found on the Aerobatic Club Facebook.

There is also a wide variety of activities including flight training, Tiger Moth flights, Gliding and Skydiving. We offer a unique environment with a large open airfield with well-maintained grass and sealed runways.

Contact the organisations listed below for more information: