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Opening of Timaru Airport Terminal 13 April 1957.
The recording opens with sound effects of a National Airways Dakota departing for a flight around Timaru.
An unidentified male broadcaster introduces the programme from Timaru Airport, where an air pageant is taking place to mark the opening of the new terminal and extension of the runway.
The Timaru Municipal Band is providing music and marching teams have put on a display.
He gives a history of the airport which opened in 1953 at Levels, and describes the new terminal building.
Pilot Officer John Terry of the Royal New Zealand Air Force Flying School at Wigram, is interviewed briefly about the Harvard aerobatic display team which has just performed.
Councillor Hervey, Chairman of the Airport Committee introduces Sir Leonard Isitt, the chairman of the National Airways Corporation board, who speaks about the airport and the South Canterbury region.
Councillor Hervey introduces Sir Arthur Nevill, the Director of Civil Aviation who speaks about the history of aviation in Timaru and performs the official opening.