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Palmerston North Airport
Palmerston North, New Zealand

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Passenger feedback

[question]Heather Morgan (Boronia Court, Milson) - June 25, 2017
Why do the freight planes engines run so long at night before departure eg one leaves about 10.45pm at night and idles for 30-40 minutes prior.

This creates excessive noise for residents.

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New Zealand travel facts

Basic stats

Population4.1 million
English proficiency
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CapitalWellington
Diplomacy121 New Zealand embassies and consulates

Money

CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (NZ$ / NZD)
Euro exchange rate€1 = NZ$1.95
NZ$1 = €0.51
US dollar exchange rateUS$1 = NZ$1.36
NZ$1 = US$0.74

Telephone

Country code+64
International dialing prefix00
GSM standard900

Electricity

Voltage230V
Frequency50Hz
Plug type

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