A new campaign offering free round-trip flights between Wellington and Westport is the latest bid to save a regional airline route operated by Nelson-based Originair, but those taking up the offer must book a rental car in Westport first.

The campaign hopes to draw interest while the Government decides whether to support the route in the long-run.

Development West Coast CEO Heath Milne joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss. 

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A new campaign offering free round-trip flights between Wellington and Westport is the latest bid to save a regional airline route operated by Nelson-based Originair, but those taking up the offer must book a rental car in Westport first.
The campaign hopes to draw interest while the Government decides whether to support the route in the long-run.
Development West Coast CEO Heath Milne joined Heather du Plessis-Allan to discuss.&nbsp;
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Heath Milne: Development West Coast CEO on giving away flights between Wellington and Westport

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