http://www.stuff.co.nz/waikatotimes/4401289a6579.html
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The biggest airshow to come to the Waikato is fast running out of time to get resource consent and thousands could be left out of pocket if it doesn't go ahead as planned.
The three-day Wings and Wheels Over Waikato is scheduled to take place at Hamilton International Airport on March 7-9, but organisers are still waiting for resource consents.
About 10,000 tickets have reportedly been sold but the terms and conditions of the airshow state: "There is no refund or exchange and no obligation is assumed by the airshow organisers, should local district council resource consent be declined or revoked."
Resource consent is not needed for the airshow itself, but it is required for the car show, displays, rides and stalls the organisers have planned and promoted.
Waipa District Council spokeswoman Nicki Davidson said show organiser Ken Ross applied for the resource consent on January 22 and had to get permission from a number of parties, including nearby businesses and residents, before it would be approved.
It takes up to 20 working days for the resource consent to be processed once everything has been received providing there is no opposition.
There are 16 working days until the show is scheduled to start and written approval from affected parties had not yet been given to council. Until it has, the resource consent application can not be processed.
At least one affected party has told the Waikato Times they intend to oppose the resource consent application. Other businesses around the airport appear lukewarm too, with one saying he would be adversely affected by the event "right outside our front door".
Mr Ross told the Waikato Times resource consent was not needed for the airshow and the council could not stop the associated activities.
He refused to comment further.
The Times wanted to ask him how many tickets had been sold, and whether money from sales was being held in trust.
Mr Ross did not respond to a phone message to call back to discuss concerns about the event.
Ticket prices start from $25 for two adults on the Friday practice day to $195 per person for entry into the premier enclosure.
There are no gate sales, with all tickets purchased by cheque sent to a post office box or booked online with credit card.
The show was advertised as including displays by aircraft from the New Zealand Warbirds Association, a parachute display by the US all-women Misty Blues team and the US Jet Aerobatic team.
Hamilton airport chief executive Chris Doak was unavailable for comment but left a message saying that while the airport would be the venue for the show, it was not involved in the event in any way. Mr Doak directed all queries to Mr Ross.[/quote]
The three-day Wings and Wheels Over Waikato is scheduled to take place at Hamilton International Airport on March 7-9, but organisers are still waiting for resource consents.
About 10,000 tickets have reportedly been sold but the terms and conditions of the airshow state: "There is no refund or exchange and no obligation is assumed by the airshow organisers, should local district council resource consent be declined or revoked."
Resource consent is not needed for the airshow itself, but it is required for the car show, displays, rides and stalls the organisers have planned and promoted.
Waipa District Council spokeswoman Nicki Davidson said show organiser Ken Ross applied for the resource consent on January 22 and had to get permission from a number of parties, including nearby businesses and residents, before it would be approved.
It takes up to 20 working days for the resource consent to be processed once everything has been received providing there is no opposition.
There are 16 working days until the show is scheduled to start and written approval from affected parties had not yet been given to council. Until it has, the resource consent application can not be processed.
At least one affected party has told the Waikato Times they intend to oppose the resource consent application. Other businesses around the airport appear lukewarm too, with one saying he would be adversely affected by the event "right outside our front door".
Mr Ross told the Waikato Times resource consent was not needed for the airshow and the council could not stop the associated activities.
He refused to comment further.
The Times wanted to ask him how many tickets had been sold, and whether money from sales was being held in trust.
Mr Ross did not respond to a phone message to call back to discuss concerns about the event.
Ticket prices start from $25 for two adults on the Friday practice day to $195 per person for entry into the premier enclosure.
There are no gate sales, with all tickets purchased by cheque sent to a post office box or booked online with credit card.
The show was advertised as including displays by aircraft from the New Zealand Warbirds Association, a parachute display by the US all-women Misty Blues team and the US Jet Aerobatic team.
Hamilton airport chief executive Chris Doak was unavailable for comment but left a message saying that while the airport would be the venue for the show, it was not involved in the event in any way. Mr Doak directed all queries to Mr Ross.[/quote]
how many others could possibly be caught out ! .... 
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, as for Cars ... anyone can make a Go-Cart ..... Aircraft are for the Aviators and Designers !