New Zealand Government committed USD13.8 million towards an initiative to upgrade Solomon Islands regional airports, with Solomon Islands government to contribute USD4 million (Radio NZ, 16-May-2017). The funds will cover the following projects:
- Facility upgrade at Munda Airport to accommodate international services, due to complete in late 2017;
- Upgrade Seghe Airport in 2018;
- Upgrade Suavanao Airstrip in 2018;
- Install approach lights at Gizo Airport.