Aviation Events
2012
January 10–24. 46th Walsh Memorial Scout Flying School. Annual two-week flying school for Scouts and other young people at Matamata Airfield. For more information, visit www.scouts.org.nz/walsh, email walsh@scouts.org.nz or phone David Jupp at 021 476 676 or
January 28–29. “Classics of the Sky” Tauranga City Airshow. Timed to coincide with Auckland Anniversary Weekend, the Tauranga City Air-show will be a major air-show event. Attractions will include aircraft from the RNZAF, a large range of warbird aircraft from heavy-metal piston aircraft to jets, aerobatic display aircraft, civilian aerobatic teams and helicopters. In addition, there are expected to be more than 100 aircraft from the Sport Aircraft Association of New Zealand in attendance.
March 4. Matamata Airshow and Carnival. Numerous flying displays, music and cultural events, military re-enactments and military vehicle displays, and more. Low entry prices (only $10 per adult; children under 16 free)—and free parking. Proceeds from the show will go towards the Matamata, Morrinsville and Te Aroha community hospitals. For more details, please see www.matamata-airshow.co.nz or call Peter Ryan on 027 494 2537.
April 2–8. Silver Fern Air Race from Hong Kong to Christchurch. This major air race event is open to high-performance turboprops, corporate jets, airliners, and military and private aircraft. For more information, contact Ron Collins at 03 428 8274 or 021 345 827, or email racedirector@ihug.co.nz or visit www.zillingnewzealand.com.
April 6–8. Warbirds Over Wanaka International Airshow. This biennial major event in the New Zealand aviation calendar will take place once again during Easter weekend at Wanaka Airport. Organisers say they are expecting a large turnout of aircraft, and the event will also feature numerous market stalls, a wine and food expo, and children’s facilities and entertainment. Tickets and information are available at www.warbirdsoverwanaka.com or phone 0800 224 224.
