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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 12, 2014 12:42:54 GMT 12
Right, I can see those issues being a problem.
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Post by aucklandseaplanes on Oct 14, 2014 15:46:40 GMT 12
Hello WONZ Forum! What a pleasure it is to read all your wonderful comments and great photos!! We have had significant progress now at Auckland Seaplanes as you may or may not know! We have recently installed a new pontoon at Wynyard Wharf in front of the Viaduct. This being our main departure point with the Westhaven Pier still being used as a a back up. We've had some great response regarding this new location and are excited to introduce a second aircraft soon. ZK-AMA has proven to be a top of the line machine and has become such a great icon for the Waterfront and Auckland itself. Many thanks for those who have flow with us, we would love you to visit our new spot soon! ZK-AMA is currently in maintenance this week but will be up in the air this weekend as per usual! Regards, Auckland Seaplanes Keep connected with us via Facebook! www.facebook.com/seaplanesNZ |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Oct 14, 2014 20:10:06 GMT 12
Welcome to the forum.
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Post by harrysone on Nov 1, 2014 8:49:23 GMT 12
looking good with the new pontoon  Its rather large! AMA is now on view to all the casual diners in Wynyard Quarter I wish you guys all the best     |
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Post by Bruce on Nov 1, 2014 10:21:01 GMT 12
Looks great beside the Kestrel - two classics together.
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Post by ewen on Jun 12, 2015 1:28:05 GMT 12
I'm a keen flying boat enthusiast, and a TEAL collector, and first read about the seaplanes returning here on the WONZ forum. Just wanted to say a quick thank you to the forum and the business. My wife and daughter recently returned home from Perth for her dad's 60th and we treated him and the mother-in-law to a day trip. Meant a lot as the father-in-law used to be an engineer out at Whenuapai. I couldn't make this trip back to Auckland this time but was sent plenty of pics and the rellies couldn't speak highly enough of the day out.  |
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Post by Kereru on Jul 13, 2015 13:03:30 GMT 12
Another one to join AMA seen here at Ardmore being prepared for service. Engine run soon.  Cheers, Colin |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Jul 13, 2015 13:08:57 GMT 12
Oh wow, that's a beautiful looking aircraft!! And so reminiscent of the Fieldair colours too!
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Post by kiwithrottlejockey on Jul 13, 2015 23:43:36 GMT 12
It sort of reminds me of Sea Bee Air's livery more than anything. |
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Post by Dave Homewood on May 10, 2017 20:47:09 GMT 12
Auckland Seaplanes going green with carbon zero award6:54 PM Wednesday May 10, 2017  A DeHavilland Beaver flown by Auckland Seaplanes. Photo / John King Auckland Seaplanes is New Zealand's first air operator to become a carboNZero certified organisation. The scenic flights business has been operating for three and a half years and its chief executive Chris Sattler said that with this country promoting itself as green and 100% Pure ''it was the right thing to do." There was increased interest from tourists from some countries in green businesses, especially tourists from Europe. Enviro-Mark Solutions has awarded the certification for the business which operates an eight-seater 1961 de Havilland Beaver seaplane and a seven- seater 1965 amphibious Beaver. Sattler said he knew of only one other aviation business around the world that had achieved the certification, a seaplane operation in Canada. Auckland Seaplanes had to account for emissions from aviation gas, its cars and other ground transport, electricity it uses and shipping of planes and equipment to comply with the award. It is powering its downtown Auckland base with solar, buying electric vehicles and buying carbon credits from a reforestation project on the Banks Peninsula, home to many New Zealand endangered native species of birds and plants. Other sustainability measures include installing a rainwater collection system at its base in Wynyard Quarter to use rainwater for washing aircraft, and ensuring that pests do not fly with them to protected Hauraki Gulf islands. "Achieving carbon-neutral certification continues our commitment to protecting New Zealand's beautiful environment which we showcase to international and local guests. The changes made to our business are positive, save resources and are relatively simple to do," said Sattler. It would cost the company about $10,000 a year, he said at the Trenz tourism industry event in Auckland. He said other tourism businesses would follow suit and his company dealt with those who already had similar certification. Auckland Tourism and Events and Economic Development head of tourism, Jason Hill, said Auckland Seaplanes' initiative was perfectly aligned with the growing demand from premium travellers for sustainable travel options. - NZ Herald www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=11853228
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Post by Deleted on May 11, 2017 9:27:42 GMT 12
I forgot to mention at the time, but when Sam and I went to Auckland for the Adele concert we stayed in a waterfront hotel and it was lovely to hear a Beaver burble by every so often.
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Post by chasper on Jun 30, 2020 17:33:47 GMT 12
It seems that Auckland Seaplanes may be a thing of the past. They must move from their base because of the developments for the America's Cup in a few weeks and are yet to find an alternate site. A very sad say for Auckland I think. Perhaps they are able to hibernate and emerge after the event but who knows.
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Post by l29 on Jun 30, 2020 18:45:13 GMT 12
Umm hadn't they lost there operating cert a fair while ago anyways......
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Post by gibbo on Jun 30, 2020 19:21:33 GMT 12
Umm hadn't they lost there operating cert a fair while ago anyways...... They dunked one (last year?)... and now combined with COVID killing international tourist arrivals ... wouldn't be easy to bounce back from all that. |
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Post by FlyingKiwi on Jun 30, 2020 20:17:04 GMT 12
They do also have "Waiheke Wings" which is another part of the same business operating landplanes from Waiheke/Ardmore.
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Post by chasper on Jul 1, 2020 16:12:07 GMT 12
My understanding was that they were down but not out and had held on to their Wynyard Quarter base for the return of seaplane services later this year. Losing that is probably the death knell for that operation.
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Post by Dave Homewood on Aug 12, 2020 10:35:17 GMT 12
Well they have posted on Facebook today as if they're still going, although the descent back into Level 3 lockdown will do them zero favours. (
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Post by aeromuzz on Aug 13, 2020 10:39:29 GMT 12
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Post by harrysone on Aug 13, 2020 19:23:56 GMT 12
I'll leave the details to Seaplanes (I understand Chris The CEO is a member of the forum). However AMA is in Rotorua for winter in the care of Volcanic Air Safaris owing to Auckland Council, the America's Cup and loss of their waterfront venue (temporarily) due to the anticipated presence of super yachts (which hasn't happened...) They also have another beaver however its yet to appear on the NZ Register. www.jetphotos.com/photo/7923315 |
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Post by harrysone on Aug 25, 2020 12:49:34 GMT 12
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Its rather large!
