Eleven New Zealand academics have written an open letter to politicians and business leaders, railing against the proposed construction of an airport in Central Otago, saying it runs against prevailing research.
Christchurch Airport has bought 750-hectare site near the village of Tarras and is expected to decide this year whether to go ahead with what it says would be a sustainable airport which would provide social and economic benefits.
Otago University professor of sustainable tourism James Highham initiated the letter.
He spoke to Guyon Espiner.
