Originair's 18-seat passenger plane will fly the new route on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Photo: Supplied
A flight between Wellington and Taupō has been restored after a new airline picked up the scrapped route.
Nelson-based company Originair will run its 18-seat passenger plane three days a week on Monday, Wednesday and Friday.
Sounds Air previously offered flights between Wellington and Taupō, but scrapped the service in December 2024.
Originair managing director Robert Inglis said he was excited about the new connections.
"We've had extensive discussions with the mayor and council chief executive," he said. "They've been very supportive.
"They very much want the service to continue."
Inglis said Taupō District Mayor David Trewavas put on an extensive welcome for their first flight.
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