SILVER FERN AIR RACE HONG KONG TO CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND THIS BUSINESS TRIP IS A RACE

SILVER FERN AIR RACE HONG KONG TO CHRISTCHURCH, NEW ZEALAND THIS BUSINESS TRIP IS A RACE

26 MARCH 2012 8 APRIL 2012 Christchurch International Airport is pleased to invite participants in the SILVER FERN AIR RACE. Christchurch International Airport has a proud heritage in International Air Races: not long after the airport opened, it was the finishing point for the international London to Christchurch Air Race in 1953, and in 1987 it hosted the PDL International Air Race from Singapore to Christchurch to mark its Golden Jubilee. With another milestone in opening of Stage One of the new terminal, Christchurch Airport will now partner with the Silver Fern Air Race to host this event. HONG KONG N 22 17, 3 E 114 8, 9 KUALA LUMPUR N 3 9, 5 E 101 42, 7 MELBOURNE S 37 48, 9 E 144 57, 7 The SILVER FERN AIR RACE starts just before Easter next year on Monday 26 March 2012, with the aim to boost travel and business opportunities between Hong Kong, Malaysia, Australia and New Zealand. It also raises the profile in Asia of New Zealand aviation products and services and export commodities. A New Zealand Government promoted initiative.

The SILVER FERN AIR RACE is open to Corporate Jets, Airlines, Military aircraft, high performance turboprops and piston engine aircraft with appropriate handicaps. This is a multi national event: with a difference and a spectacular scenic destination. Designed to accommodate all classes. CHRISTCHURCH S 43 32, 1 E 172 38, 3 QUEENSTOWN S 45 1, 9 E 168 39, 7 WANAKA S 44 41, 3 E 169 7, 9 Global interest is being shown in the Silver Fern Air Race, including a scenic extension traversing the South Island of New Zealand from Christchurch to Queenstown and Te Anau.

Once you have tasted flight you will forever walk the earth with your eyes turned skyward for there you have been. And there you will always long to return Leonardo da Vinci ABOUT THE RACE The SILVER FERN AIR RACE was created as a world class air racing event commencing straight after the final of the Hong Kong Rugby 7 s. The destinations offer extensive business and investment potential. The race participants have opportunities to meet destination Mayors and influential Government and Business leaders; plus some of the most amazing scenery in the world, along with the chance to experience golf, hunting, fishing, guided walks, fiords, lakes, mountains. Stay at Luxury Lodges experiencing unspoilt vistas as far as the eye can see. Experience the culture of the Maori, our original indigenous people in Aotearoa The Land of the Long White Cloud. The Silver Fern Air Race founding company, Queenstown based Zilling Limited is active in export marketing and event management/sponsorship. The company was involved in the successful 1987 PDL International Air Race from Singapore to Christchurch. The SILVER FERN AIR RACE has four components.: 1. The SILVER FERN AIR RACE to Christchurch. 2. The opportunity to investigate business and investment potential. 3. The daytime traverse of the South Island to cross over Queenstown to land at TeAnau / Manapouri, adjoining the spectacular Fiordland National Park. 4. The excitement of the famous Warbirds Over Wanaka heritage Air Show with Gold Passes included.

The SILVER FERN AIR RACE spanning two continents and many countries. Experience the variety and warm hospitality at en route stopovers and the welcoming celebrations at Christchurch.

Eric Roy Patron Jules Tapper ONZM Chairman Jim Boult Christchurch International Airport Chief Executive Mat Wakelin Race Director Ron Collins CEO Lars Fellman Race Handicapper Member of Parliament for Invercargill. Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives. Justice of the Peace. A successful South Island farmer and experienced hunter and fisherman. Jules has a long history associated with NZ Aviation and Tourism & is a leading businessman. He will be an aviation and financial advisor. I am proud that such a experienced and enthusiastic team will be responsible for running this exciting new initiative. Our vision is to be New Zealand s best airport. We are a leading tourism gateway, providing millions of travellers access to the South Island. We welcome everyone who wants to participate in the Silver Fern Air Race, and we wish all participants the best of luck in the race. Mat Wakelin is the Race Director, having flown in three previous air races - Singapore to Christchurch, and London to Sydney, and around Australia. He has also been race director in three previous around New Zealand air races, and has been awarded an FAI Paul Tissandier Diploma for services to air racing. Mat is an Air New Zealand 747 Pilot. PDL Holdings Ltd was the principal of the PDL International Air Race. Under the stewardship of Ron Collins our companies greatly benefitted from the publicity generated in both Singapore and New Zealand. Since then I have worked with Ron on a number of projects and I am confident he has the ability to repeat the effort again for this next air race. Lady Adrienne Stewart. Lars Fellman has recently retired from an executive position in one of the top multi national brewing groups and has moved to his lifestyle farm north of Auckland in New Zealand. Lars has a background in yacht racing with two Whitbread Around the World races to his credit and in general aviation, flying his light twin all over several continents. The farm has been equipped with a landing strip and is now the base for a couple of aircraft including a WWII aerobatic trainer and a helicopter he built himself. eric.roy@parliament.govt.nz julestapper@xtra.co.nz racedirector@ihug.co.nz ronald@zilling.co.nz lars@fellman.co.nz EXPRESSION OF INTEREST Please email as follows: Silver Fern Air Race Management and Sponsorship: ronald@zilling.co.nz Silver Fern Air Race Participation: racedirector@ihug.co.nz www.silverfernairrace.com Christchurch International Airport has long been a key aviation hub in the South Island, with an airfield used by commercial airlines, private planes, helicopters, air ambulances and military aircraft. Its robust history has seen it survive and thrive over the last six decades as it has provided a piece of crucial infrastructure for the region and the South Island. CONTACT Silver Fern Air Race Limited P.O. Box 1347 Queenstown 9348 New Zealand +64 3 428 8274 +64 21 345 827 Designed and printed by: www.rainbowprint.co.nz THIS BUSINESS TRIP IS A RACE