Emergency services at Rangiora Aerodrome

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch
Jun 08, 2026 |

Emergency services have responded to an aviation incident at Rangiora Aerodrome after a light plane made a hard landing.

A police spokesperson said police were notified just after 1:30pm and officers were at the scene.

RCCNZ is the lead agency.

A St John spokesperson said crews were notified at 1:36pm to an aviation incident on Merton Road in Fernside.

One ambulance responded, and ambulance staff assessed 1 patient in a moderate condition at the scene.

No transport to hospital was required.

Chris Lynch
Chris Lynch

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