Shortage of rescue services at Ōhakea threatens Emirates viability

A shortage of rescue and firefighting services at Ōhakea air force base has threatened the viability of a commercial giant's services to New Zealand. RNZ has obtained a letter Emirates sent to then Transport Minister Michael Wood warning him about the situation at Ōhakea, about 30 kilometres from Palmerston North. Reporter Jimmy Ellingham speaks to Lisa Owen.