Mike Tweed

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mike Tweed

Planes have been grounded at the academy since May 23. Photo / NZMEThe chief executive of the New Zealand International Commercial Pilot Academy has resigned, as an investigation into safety at the Whanganui school enters its next phase. In a letter to students on Monday, academy (NZICPA) chairman Matt Doyle and director Craig Compain said the Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) had suspended its Part 141-Aviation Training Organisation certification.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mike Tweed

Public consultation on the future of the site closed on June 15. Photo / Mike TweedA Whanganui health provider has big plans for the former St George’s School site, but it needs sign-off from the district council. Te Oranganui operates at three locations, including Terrace House on the corner of Watt and Wicksteed streets, and employs about 200 staff. Chief executive Wheturangi Walsh-Tapiata said finding a permanent site, a key task since she started nearly eight years ago, had been a challenge.

1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mike Tweed

The Whanganui Rural Community Board has provided $1000 for the project. A new community-operated security camera on the outskirts of Whanganui could give Police a better chance to identify potential offenders. Speaking to the Whanganui Rural Community Board, Putiki Community Camera group spokesman Keith Butters said a camera was installed on Wikitoria Rd around six years ago, but technology was changing. “This new camera will have colour night vision and number plate reading technology,” he said.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mike Tweed

The work includes new sheet piling and a rock revetment to secure the Whanganui River bank. Erosion and contamination issues have forced a reshuffle at the Whanganui Port redevelopment project. Renewing Wharf 3, originally scheduled to be completed last, will begin this month. Port chairman Mark Petersen said there had been significant erosion of the Whanganui Riverbank in the area, with “concerns about contaminants leaching into the awa”.

2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Mike Tweed

Funding to cover students' accommodation and food will come from “NZICPA’s balance sheet, not the council’s”. Photo / NZMETwenty per cent of students at Whanganui’s international pilot academy have returned home as its fleet remains grounded due to a safety investigation. The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) and NZ Qualifications Authority (NZQA) visited the NZ International Commercial Pilot Academy (NZICPA) last month after concerns were raised through anonymous reporting.