Media Releases - 2007

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December 2007
  • Dec
    11
    Air New Zealand's Concierge in the Sky service a world-first

    Air New Zealand is looking to revolutionise its long-haul customers' travel experience with the introduction of an in-flight International Airline Concierge service - a first in the aviation industry.

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  • Dec
    7
    Air New Zealand recognised again by Business Traveler Magazine

    Air New Zealand has been named "Best Airline to the South Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand" in 2007 by Business Traveler Magazine in the United States.

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  • Dec
    4
    Air New Zealand appoints Gary Kershaw as UK/Ireland Sales Manager

    Air New Zealand has appointed Gary Kershaw as the airline's new sales manager for UK and Ireland responsible for both leisure and corporate sales.

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  • Dec
    3
    Air New Zealand to review agency arrangements

    Air New Zealand, has announced a review of its marketing agency arrangements and will be putting its account up for pitch in the New Year.

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November 2007
  • Nov
    24
    Trinity Hill Homage Syrah 2006 wins top trophy at 2007 Air New Zealand Wine Awards

    Hawke's Bay wins the two most prestigious trophies 18 trophies awarded across four winegrowing regions Champion Sustainable Wine Trophy, elite gold and pure elite gold medals awarded for the first time

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October 2007
  • Oct
    26
    Celebrate the year of the Kiwi

    Air New Zealand celebrates the first anniversary of London - Hong Kong flights with a special one-off fare offer.

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  • Oct
    24
    airnewzealandtrade.com takes off

    Air New Zealand celebrates launch of new trade website with biggest ever trade seat giveaway.

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September 2007
  • Sep
    28
    Air New Zealand Announces Bio Fuel Research Initiative

    Air New Zealand will play a world-leading role in the development of more environmentally friendly fuel for commercial aircraft.

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  • Sep
    24
    Air New Zealand in 'Fresh' marketing approach

    Air New Zealand is set to reveal a refreshed brand personality with a new and distinctive marketing approach.

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  • Sep
    10
    Air New Zealand flies high in Conde Nast Traveller Awards

    Air New Zealand this week achieved second place in the Conde Nast Traveller Awards, in the category 'Favourite Leisure Airline'.

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  • Sep
    4
    Air New Zealand announces Deputy CEO

    Air New Zealand today announced the appointment of Norm Thompson to the newly created role of Deputy Chief Executive Officer.

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August 2007
  • Aug
    31
    The Koru goes silver

    Air New Zealand celebrates silver anniversary of flights to the UK with up to 25% discount on fares.

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  • Aug
    28
    Air New Zealand expects to continue to improve performance despite challenging market conditions

    Air New Zealand today announced a profit of $268 million before unusuals and tax for the year ended 30 June 2007, an increase of 79 percent on the previous year.

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  • Aug
    3
    Air New Zealand Purchases Boeing 777-300ERs

    Air New Zealand announced today that it will purchase four Boeing 777-300 Extended Range (ER) aircraft, as it continues to implement its wide-body fleet renewal programme.

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  • Aug
    2
    Air New Zealand and Acclaimed Filmmaker Martin Campbell, launch New Film Scholarship

    Air New Zealand has secured internationally acclaimed director Martin Campbell as mentor for its new scholarship within the Inspiring New Zealanders programme - the Inspiring New Zealanders Scholarship in Film.

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  • Aug
    1
    Rachel Hunter onboard with Air New Zealand Fashion Week

    Kiwi supermodel and fashion enthusiast Rachel Hunter is lending her support to Air New Zealand Fashion Week.

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June 2007
  • Jun
    25
    New website shows there's more to New Zealand than great scenery

    Top kiwi fashion designer Karen Walker lists men's clothing store, Wunderkammer in Auckland, Eichardts hotel in Queenstown and Auckland restaurant Dine by Peter Gordon as three of her top ten of the best of New Zealand, on a new website launching this month - www.newzeal-and.co.uk.

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May 2007
  • May
    11
    Air New Zealand's Pimp My Plane best online ad campaign

    Air New Zealand's funky online "Pimp My Plane" promotion - which allowed punters to virtually decorate an A320 aircraft with everything from bling and leopard-print to souped-up wings - last night won the best online ad campaign award at the 2007 People's Choice NetGuide Web Awards.

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April 2007
  • Apr
    23
    Air New Zealand's Record Online Sale

    Air New Zealand has broken its one-day online sales record by an amazing 23%.

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  • Apr
    1
    Gregory joins Air New Zealand in senior marketing role

    Air New Zealand has appointed Kathryn Gregory as the airline's new marketing manager, Europe, based in London. Gregory will report directly to Scott Carr, general manager Europe.

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February 2007
  • Feb
    26
    Air New Zealand enhances in-flight entertainment

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January 2007
  • Jan
    22
    Onion inspired design helps win internship with Karen Walker

    An outfit inspired by an onion displayed the kind of individualism and originality that Karen Walker was looking for when selecting the recipient of the Air New Zealand Inspiring New Zealanders in Fashion scholarship.

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  • Jan
    9
    See More - Pay Less

    Special Air New Zealand fare brings the stunning NZ landscape closer, free of charge

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