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Flaxmere racecourse proposal raises fears that planes could spook horses

From NZ Herald · () English

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  • The Hawke’s Bay & East Coast Aero Club says low-flying aircraft could spook horses at a proposed racecourse in Flaxmere.
  • Hawke’s Bay Racing has asked Hastings District Council to rezone about 45 hectares for a stadium and racecourse precinct.
  • The proposal has prompted concern about potential conflict between aviation activity and horse racing.

A nearly 100-year-old aero club is warning that a proposed racecourse in Flaxmere could set up a confrontation between its planes and racehorses.

The Hawke’s Bay & East Coast Aero Club is concerned that its low-flying aircraft could frighten horses if Hawke’s Bay Racing’s proposal receives approval. The club operates near the site of the proposed $77 million development.

Hawke’s Bay Racing has applied to the Hastings District Council to rezone about 45 hectares in Flaxmere for a stadium and racecourse precinct. The aero club fears the development could create conflict if aircraft and horses share the area.

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