We have set up an airport noise management committee to provide a way for community noise concerns to be considered and addressed.
The committee will include representatives from airport management, elected members and the community.
The Airport Noise Management Committee will meet at least quarterly.
Agenda and minutes
What is the purpose of the Airport Noise Management Committee?
To consider, and where appropriate make recommendations to Council on aircraft noise and any other concerns that arise from the operation and activities at Whangārei Airport.
Key responsibilities include:
- Identify community concerns regarding aircraft noise.
- Co-operatively formulate and propose methods and procedures to minimise noise impact on the surrounding community.
- Act as an advisory and complaints committee and make recommendations to the airport manager concerning noise complaints.
- Report any noise complaints with the subcommittee’s recommendations to the the Council.
- Assist and advise the Whangārei Airport Authority concerning the dissemination of relevant information to the community.
- Review current procedure for handling noise complaints and modify that procedure where necessary.
- Assist the Council in the management of the adopted Noise Management Plan, which will address:
- procedures for handling noise issues
- noise abatement procedures
- timely provision of aircraft noise and flight path monitoring information.
- Monitor the results of noise level monitoring and compliance with the noise abatement procedures and the Noise Management Plan.
- Access appropriate technical expertise and guidance as required.