Helping our precious passengers take flight.

As DOC's national partner for conservation, one of the important ways in which Air New Zealand provides support is through the transportation of some of New Zealand's most endangered species, and the conservation dogs that work to protect them, around the country.

We fly a range of endangered species including birds, reptiles and invertebrates and, whether they're flying for genetic and population management, to see a vet for an illness, or to establish new populations at safe breeding sites, they're well cared for.

To date, Air New Zealand has transported more than 4,500 endangered wildlife passengers and conservation dogs since the partnership began in 2012.

We've transported over: 230 takahē, 1,400 pāteke, 600 native reptiles, 400 kiwi, and 300 conservation dogs to name a few.