Air New Zealand Newsroom
Welcome to our Newsroom, your go-to source for the latest business updates, press releases, and key announcements. This page is updated regularly so you can stay in the loop with news from Air New Zealand.
Latest news
New Queenstown–Brisbane flights boost winter links with Australia
Air New Zealand launched its new seasonal service between Queenstown and Brisbane last week, strengthening direct connections between the South Island and Australia's east coast.
Air New Zealand and Singapore Airlines expand joint network with increased capacity and connectivity between New Zealand and Singapore
Air New Zealand (NZ) and Singapore Airlines (SIA) will significantly expand their joint network between New Zealand and Singapore for the Northern Winter 2026 season (25 October 2026 to 27 March 2027), increasing overall capacity into Auckland and introducing new non-stop flights into Christchurch on Air New Zealand to complement SIA's existing services.
Major international expansion set to boost Christchurch and South Island growth
Air New Zealand has announced three new non-stop international routes from Christchurch to Singapore, Tokyo (Narita) and Perth as part of an agreement with Christchurch Airport to grow international connectivity into the South Island.
Josh Emett joins Air New Zealand as Culinary Ambassador
Air New Zealand has announced celebrated New Zealand chef Josh Emett, one of the country's most recognised chefs and restaurateurs, as its new Culinary Ambassador. Emett is the only New Zealand chef to have collected Michelin stars across three different restaurants in London, New York, and Los Angeles in his time with Gordon Ramsay.