Supporting Regional Growth
Christchurch International Airport aspires to be New Zealand's
leading tourism gateway, providing a significant contribution to
both the Canterbury region and the South Island as whole, with the
total airport operation employing approximately 5,000 people across
a diverse range of companies.
CIAL seeks to enhance the economic development of the South
Island through pursuing growth in airlines visiting Christchurch
and in the level of international passengers holidaying in the
region. Such growth will directly increase tourism revenue and
ancillary activities, across an industry which provides 16,800 full
time positions in Canterbury, and contributes $2.03 billion to the
region.
For CIAL to meet the various economic, social and recreational
needs of Christchurch and the South Island it is critical that
Christchurch Airport maintains its 24 hours a day, 365 days per
year operating capability. The ability to do this is inherently
linked to maintaining a good rapport with our customers and
neighbouring communities.
CIAL's Commitment to the Community
To CIAL "community" includes the local neighbourhood and
residents affected by activities at the airport, and stretches to
the populations of Canterbury and the South Island, as well as
airport campus tenants and employees, airlines, border agencies and
other stakeholders. Informing these groups of CIAL's activities
through active, open and honest communication is necessary for CIAL
to be recognised as a responsible corporate citizen.
Ongoing consultation with the local community is therefore
important to CIAL. Discussions with the community regarding
identified issues and future proposals helps to build community
relationships, identify opportunities and make choices between
preferred actions.
A full community engagement program is in development and will
be implemented to provide CIAL with a roadmap for appropriate
community consultation and engagement activities.
