In the community

We work hard to support and promote New Zealand at home and overseas. With our partners, we help make New Zealand a better place for everyone.

We're committed to a purpose bigger than just our airline. Our goal is to supercharge New Zealand's success. We work with our partners to improve the life of Kiwis, socially, environmentally and economically.

We do this in lots of ways, with the help of our partners. We showcase the best of New Zealand here and overseas. We inspire young leaders, and invest in biodiversity, conservation and scientific research. We lead the way in sustainable tourism, and we champion targeted regional development.

Our partners

Kids at Photocamp, Air New Zealand National Geographic partnership

National Geographic

We partnered with the National Geographic Society to host a series of Photo Camps across the country. The five-day camps provide opportunities for young people aged 16 - 21 to tell their stories through photography. Under the guidance of world class National Geographic photographers, youth are taught the tools of photography to explore the world around them and share their unique perspective on what it means to be a young person in New Zealand. Find out more

Air New Zealand Tuatara Translocation 1200 x 800

Department of Conservation

The Department of Conservation (DOC) is one of our main partners. We help them bring birdsong back to New Zealand's Great Walks, and support marine reserve monitoring and research. We also help to transport threatened species to safe breeding grounds around New Zealand. Find out more

Koru Care, New Zealand.

Koru Care

We have partnered with Koru Care for over 35 years. Koru Care gives children with serious medical conditions magical experiences. With our help, they've flown thousands of children to amazing destinations like Disneyland in California, Dreamworld on the Gold Coast, or around NZ on special, themed flights. These once-in-a-lifetime trips let the kids enjoy themselves with their families, as all children should. Our crew help make each trip memorable, from arrival at the airport to getting them home safe again. Find out more

2018 Airpoints for Schools Programme supports NZ school communities

Airpoints™ for Schools

Airpoints for Schools lets Airpoints members donate their Airpoints Dollars™ to selected schools. The schools can use their Airpoints Dollars for school trips that might otherwise be impossible. It's an exciting programme that inspires teachers and students nationwide. Find out more

The All Blacks rugby team singing the New Zealand national anthem.

New Zealand Rugby

We're the airline partner of the All Blacks rugby team. We're proud to fly our team to take on the world. Find out more

Queenstown Resort College students with Air NZ employee.

Queenstown Resort College

QRC is New Zealand's premier school of Tourism & Hospitality Business Management with campuses in both Queenstown and Paihia. Since 2019, our partnership has focused on creating a pipeline of future Kiwi leaders in tourism and hospitality. Air New Zealand helps QRC staff and students to stay connected through an annual travel fund as well as offering leadership, curriculum support and internships. Together we continue to promote the tourism industry as an exciting and sustainable sector offering a variety of career options. Find out more.