Air New Zealand Investor Update (Op Stats) July and August

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Contents
• July 2025 traffic highlights and commentary
• Operating statistics table
• Recent market releases


July 2025 Commentary
• Group capacity was down 0.9% in July compared to the same month last year. Long Haul
ASKs decreased 2.4%, Domestic ASKs were flat and Short Haul International ASKs increased
1.7% compared to last year. Capacity reductions in the month are driven by reduced aircraft
availability from global additional engine maintenance requirements.
• Group YTD underlying RASK improved 1.0% compared to the prior year.
• Short Haul YTD RASK, which includes the Domestic, Tasman and Pacific islands networks
improved 1.0% compared to last year.
• Long-haul YTD RASK was flat compared to last year.












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July 2025 highlights











Group traffic summary
JULYFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)1,1811,244(1.6%)1,1811,244(1.6%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)2,5952,720(1.1%)2,5952,720(1.1%)
Available Seat Kilometres (m)3,0783,220(0.9%)3,0783,220(0.9%)
Passenger Load Factor (%)84.3%84.5%(0.2 pts)84.3%84.5%(0.2 pts)
Year-to-date RASK
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vs 2025vs 2025
Gro up1.9%1.0%
Sho rt Haul1.3%1.0%
Long Haul1.7%(0.0%)
% change in reported RASK
(incl. FX)
% change in reported RASK
(excl. FX)
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Reported RASK (unit passenger revenue per available seat kilometre) is inclusive of foreign currency impact, and underlying
RASK excludes foreign currency impact.
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% change is based on numbers prior to rounding
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The percentage movements have been adjusted on a daily weighted average basis. The adjustment takes into account the difference in
days for the accounting month of July 2024 (28 days) compared with July 2025 (27 days) and June 2025 (36 days) compared with June
2026 (37 days). This is because Air New Zealand operates on a 4,4,5 accounting calendar but closes the annual accounts on 30 June.

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Operating statistics table


GroupJULYFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)1,1811,244(1.6%)1,1811,244(1.6%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)2,5952,720(1.1%)2,5952,720(1.1%)
Available Seat Kilometres (m)3,0783,220(0.9%)3,0783,220(0.9%)
Passenger Load Factor (%)
84.3%84.5%(0.2 pts)84.3%84.5%(0.2 pts)
Short Haul T otalJULYFINANCIAL YTD
FY26
FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)1,0291,083(1.5%)1,0291,083(1.5%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)1,1741,1971.6%1,1741,1971.6%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)1,3771,4121.1%1,3771,4121.1%
Passenger Load Factor (%)85.2%84.8%0.4 pts85.2%84.8%0.4 pts
DomesticJULYFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)730782(3.2%)730782(3.2%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)389411(2.0%)389411(2.0%)
Available Seat Kilometres (m)475493(0.0%)475493(0.0%)
Passenger Load Factor (%)81.8%83.4%(1.6 pts)81.8%83.4%(1.6 pts)
Tasman / PacificJULYFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)2993013.0%2993013.0%
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)7857863.5%7857863.5%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)9029191.7%9029191.7%
Passenger Load Factor (%)87.1%85.5%1.6 pts87.1%85.5%1.6 pts
Long Haul T otalJULYFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)152161(2.4%)152161(2.4%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)
1,4211,523(3.2%)1,4211,523(3.2%)
Available Seat Kilometres (m)
1,7011,808(2.4%)1,7011,808(2.4%)
Passenger Load Factor (%)83.5%84.2%(0.7 pts)83.5%84.2%(0.7 pts)
AsiaJULYFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)90921.5%90921.5%
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)7557751.0%7557751.0%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)9129341.3%9129341.3%
Passenger Load Factor (%)82.7%82.9%(0.2 pts)82.7%82.9%(0.2 pts)
Americas JULYFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)6269(7.5%)6269(7.5%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)666748(7.7%)666748(7.7%)
Available Seat Kilometres (m)789874(6.4%)789874(6.4%)
Passenger Load Factor (%)84.4%85.6%(1.2 pts)84.4%85.6%(1.2 pts)
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% change is based on numbers prior to rounding
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The percentage movements have been adjusted on a daily weighted average basis. The adjustment takes into account the difference in days for the accounting
month of July 2024 (28 days) compared with July 2025 (27 days) and June 2025 (36 days) compared with June 2026 (37 days). This is because Air New Zealand
operates on a 4,4,5 accounting calendar but closes the annual accounts on 30 June.
Air New Zealand operates primarily in one segment, its primary business being the transportation of passengers and cargo on an integrated network of scheduled
airline services to, from and within New Zealand. The following operational data and statistics is additional supplementary information only.

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Market announcements
(during the period 8 August 2025 to 29 August 2025)
Air New Zealand announces 2025 financial result 28 August 2025
Financial summary
• Earnings before taxation of $189 million
• Net profit after taxation of $126 million
• ASK capacity down 4 percent, with up to 6 narrowbody and 5 widebody jets
grounded due to additional global engine maintenance requirements
• Final unimputed ordinary dividend of 1.25 cents per share declared
• $38 million of shares repurchased under the share buyback
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Air New Zealand today announced earnings before taxation of $189 million for the 2025
financial year, compared with $222 million in the prior year. This result is at the upper end
of the guidance range provided to the market in April. Net profit after taxation was $126
million.
The result reflects resilience despite ongoing global engine maintenance challenges,
significant cost inflation and a soft domestic market.
Passenger revenue declined by two percent to $5.9 billion, driven by a four percent
reduction in overall network capacity from engine availability constraints
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Fuel costs improved 12 percent, or $208 million, reflecting a decline in average jet fuel
prices and lower volumes of fuel consumption in line with constrained capacity.
Non-fuel operating cost inflation of approximately $235 million, was driven primarily by
higher landing charges, labour costs and engineering materials. This represents a year-
on-year increase of around six percent, as system-wide aviation costs continue to rise
faster than the New Zealand Consumer Price Index. This pricing pressure is expected to
persist.
The airline maintained a disciplined focus on cost control. Targeted actions included
renegotiating supplier contracts, reprioritising investment spend and further embedding
procurement discipline across the business to deliver greater value.
The airline’s Kia Mau transformation initiatives delivered approximately $100 million in
benefits, driven by stronger ancillary revenue from improved product offerings, ongoing
premium demand and digital self-service initiatives such as live chat and automated
passenger rebooking. Operational improvements also contributed, reducing disruption
costs and lifting on-time performance by six percentage points in the second half.
Together these benefits helped partially offset inflation while laying foundations for
stronger long-term financial performance.

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This includes an on-market buyback component through the NZX and ASX and an off-market buyback component under which Air
New Zealand will, following any on-market acquisitions, acquire a corresponding number of shares held by the Crown, in order to
maintain the Crown's shareholding.
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Included within passenger revenue is $35 million of credit breakage for customer credits now considered unlikely to be redeemed.

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Chair Dame Therese Walsh said the result reflected the underlying strength of the
business and the discipline with which it has been run.
“This is a solid result in a year where the airline faced real operational and economic
pressure. It speaks to the capability of the team, the robustness of the business, and the
financial discipline that Greg has instilled during his time as CEO. While near-term
challenges remain, our balance sheet is strong, and our strategy is clear.
“Based on the result announced today, and reflecting that confidence, the Board has
declared a final unimputed ordinary dividend of 1.25 cents per share, payable on 25
September 2025 to shareholders on record as at 12 September 2025. During the year, Air
New Zealand was also pleased to return $38 million to shareholders through the share
buyback programme announced in February,” said Dame Therese.
Dame Therese also took the opportunity to thank Greg Foran, who will step down later
this year.
“Greg has led the business through an extraordinary period. He’s been clear, considered,
and focused, and leaves Air New Zealand in a position of real strength. On behalf of the
Board, I want to thank him for his leadership.”
On the financial result, Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran said Air New Zealand carefully
managed engine-related disruptions throughout the year, with up to six narrowbody and
five widebody aircraft out of service at times. While the airline received $129 million in
compensation from engine manufacturers, it estimates earnings before taxation of $189
million could have been approximately $165 million
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higher had the fleet operated as
intended.
Mr Foran noted that the airline remained focused on what it could control, making
purposeful decisions to support customers and maintain schedule reliability.
“We acted early and decisively, securing additional engines and aircraft, and optimising
our schedule to keep customers moving. While this came at a significant cost, it was the
right decision to deliver for our customers and maintain network stability,” said Mr Foran.
The airline continues to work closely with both Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney on
compensation arrangements, and to secure a more reliable picture of when engines will
return to service.
“We are confident in the medium-term recovery path but note the next year will likely be
every bit as constrained as the last. Unfortunately, there are no quick fixes, and
navigating the next two years will require the same focus and discipline we’ve shown to
date.”
Despite the challenges, we have delivered meaningful progress this year, with four fully
retrofitted Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners returning to service, the unveiling of a new uniform,
and the announcement of plans for a new international lounge at Auckland Airport.
Investments in infrastructure and digital capability were also made, with a new
engineering hangar on track to open later in 2025, the Christchurch Engine Centre

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This estimate was calculated based on internal modelling using operational assumptions, including capacity, passenger demand,
revenue yield, disruption costs and historical performance across affected routes.

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expansion progressing well, and around 3,000 staff equipped with AI tools to improve
service, speed, and efficiency.
“These achievements show the airline’s ability to execute against our plan, while seizing
opportunities to deliver growth as scale returns,” said Mr Foran.
2026 Outlook
While groundings related to engine availability constraints will continue into 2026, the
airline notes signs of gradual improvement are beginning to emerge.
“While we’re not through it yet, we are seeing early signs that the most acute phase of
disruption will be behind us within the year. The path to recovery won’t be linear, but we’re
approaching it with focus and discipline,” said Mr Foran.
In the year ahead, more than half of the airline’s existing Boeing 787 fleet is expected to
be flying with fully modernised, premium-focused interiors. Air New Zealand will also take
delivery of its first two new Boeing 787s fitted with GE-powered engines, a major
milestone in the long-term fleet renewal strategy. These aircraft, alongside an additional
A321neo and ATR, will support increased capacity within New Zealand, across the
Tasman and to North America, particularly during the peak summer period.
Mr Foran noted these are important steps, not just to restore capacity, but to position the
airline for the future.
“We know what needs to happen to lift our financial performance. Good progress is
already underway, and it will become increasingly evident as the network scales back up
and our transformation work continues.
“While we aren’t yet seeing signs of recovery in the local economy, we remain confident
that demand will return, and that we’re well placed to respond when it does.
“The year ahead will still have its challenges. System-wide aviation costs will be around
$85 million higher, driven by increased air navigation fees, passenger levies and landing
charges. Engine constraints will also remain a factor. But we’ve got the right strategy, a
strong balance sheet, and a team that continues to deliver with heart, and that gives us
real confidence in what lies ahead,” said Mr Foran.
Guidance
The outcome and timing of compensation discussions with engine manufacturers remains
uncertain, making it challenging for the airline to provide earnings guidance for the full
year.
In the near-term, that uncertainty, combined with sharp recent increases in aviation sector
levies and other charges, all set against the backdrop of subdued domestic demand, is
expected to adversely impact the airline’s financial performance in the first half.
As such, the airline expects earnings before taxation for the first half of the 2026 financial
year to be similar to or less than that reported in the second half of the 2025 financial year
($34 million).

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The airline is well positioned for recovery when the engine challenges and economic
conditions start to alleviate, but these issues continue to have a significant impact on
current financial performance.
Air New Zealand 2025 Notice of Annual Meeting 28 August 2025
Air New Zealand shareholders are invited to attend the 2025 Annual Shareholders’
Meeting, which will be held at The Cloud, 89 Quay Street, Auckland Central, on Thursday,
25 September 2025 at 1.00pm. Shareholders can also join the meeting via an online
platform.
The Notice of Meeting and Voting Form are attached. An electronic copy of these
documents is available on the company’s website: airnewzealand.co.nz/annual-meeting.
The Notice of Meeting and Voting Form are being emailed to shareholders who have
provided the company’s share registrar with an email address and will be mailed in hard
copy where the share registrar does not hold a shareholder’s email address.
Guidance on meeting participation is included in the Notice of Meeting. Shareholders
attending online will be able to access the meeting link and Portal Guide from the
Company’s website: airnewzealand.co.nz/annual-meeting.
Shareholders joining via the online platform will be able to vote and ask questions during
the meeting. You will require your shareholder number (found on your proxy form) for
verification purposes. Questions can be submitted in advance of the meeting using the
proxy form, or during the meeting by asking questions via the online platform. The Chair
will answer as many of the most frequently asked questions as possible during the
meeting. Shareholders can also appoint a proxy and direct their votes in advance of the
meeting. Please see the Notice of Meeting for instructions.

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Contents
• August 2025 traffic highlights and commentary
• Operating statistics table
• Recent media releases


August 2025 Commentary
• Group capacity was up 2.6% in August compared to the same month last year. Long Haul ASKs
increased 0.7%, Domestic ASKs increased 1.9% and Short Haul International ASKs increased
6.9% compared to last year. Capacity increases were partially driven by the arrival of new ATR
and A321 aircraft in the period.
• Group YTD underlying RASK improved 0.1% compared to the prior year.
• Short Haul YTD RASK, which includes the Domestic, Tasman and Pacific islands was 1.3%
lower than last year, driven by an improvement in International Short Haul RASK that was more
than offset by a decline in Domestic RASK.
• Long-haul YTD RASK improved 0.7% compared to last year.













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August 2025 highlights










Group traffic summary
AUGUSTFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)1,1871,1453.6%2,3672,3890.9%
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)2,5692,4803.6%5,1635,2011.1%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)3,1933,1112.6%6,2726,3300.9%
Passenger Load Factor (%)80.5%79.8%0.7 pts82.3%82.2%0.1 pts
Year-to-date RASK
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vs 2025vs 2025
Group1.0%0.1%
Short Haul(1.0%)(1.3%)
Long Haul2.5%0.7%
% change in reported
RASK (incl. FX)
% change in reported
RASK (excl. FX)
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Reported RASK (unit passenger revenue per available seat kilometre) is inclusive of foreign currency impact, and
underlying RASK excludes foreign currency impact.
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% change is based on numbers prior to rounding
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The percentage movements have been adjusted on a daily weighted average basis. The adjustment takes into account the
difference in days for the accounting month of July 2024 (28 days) compared with July 2025 (27 days) and June 2025 (36 days)
compared with June 2026 (37 days). This is because Air New Zealand operates on a 4,4,5 accounting calendar but closes the
annual accounts on 30 June.

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Operating statistics table

GroupAUGUSTFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)1,1871,1453.6%2,3672,3890.9%
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)2,5692,4803.6%5,1635,2011.1%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)3,1933,1112.6%6,2726,3300.9%
Passenger Load Factor (%)80.5%79.8%0.7 pts82.3%82.2%0.1 pts
Short Haul TotalAUGUSTFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)1,0381,0003.8%2,0672,0821.1%
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)1,1701,1045.9%2,3432,3023.6%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)1,4241,3545.2%2,8022,7653.2%
Passenger Load Factor (%)82.2%81.6%0.6 pts83.6%83.3%0.3 pts
DomesticAUGUSTFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)7427212.9%1,4721,503(0.3%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)3893734.3%7787841.0%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)4774691.9%9539611.0%
Passenger Load Factor (%)81.6%79.7%1.9 pts81.7%81.6%0.1 pts
Tasman / PacificAUGUSTFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)2962796.4%5955794.6%
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)7817316.7%1,5651,5185.0%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)9478856.9%1,8491,8044.4%
Passenger Load Factor (%)82.5%82.6%(0.1 pts)84.7%84.1%0.6 pts
Long Haul TotalAUGUSTFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)1491452.0%300307(0.5%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)1,3991,3761.7%2,8202,899(1.0%)
Available Seat Kilometres (m)1,7691,7570.7%3,4703,565(0.9%)
Passenger Load Factor (%)79.1%78.3%0.8 pts81.3%81.3%-
As i aAUGUSTFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)88835.5%1781753.6%
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)
7366985.5%1,4911,4733.1%
Available Seat Kilometres (m)9248775.4%1,8361,8113.2%
Passenger Load Factor (%)79.7%79.6%0.1 pts81.2%81.3%(0.1 pts)
Americas AUGUSTFINANCIAL YTD
FY26FY25
%
1, 2
20262025
%
1, 2
Passengers carried (000)6162(2.8%)122132(5.9%)
Revenue Passenger Kilometres(m)
663678(2.2%)1,3291,426(5.1%)
Available Seat Kilometres (m)845880(4.0%)1,6341,754(5.1%)
Passenger Load Factor (%)78.5%77.0%1.5 pts81.4%81.3%0.1 pts
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% change is based on numbers prior to rounding
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The percentage movements have been adjusted on a daily weighted average basis. The adjustment takes into account the difference in days for the
accounting month of July 2024 (28 days) compared with July 2025 (27 days) and June 2025 (36 days) compared with June 2026 (37 days). This is
because Air New Zealand operates on a 4,4,5 accounting calendar but closes the annual accounts on 30 June.
Air New Zealand operates primarily in one segment, its primary business being the transportation of passengers and cargo on an integrated network of
scheduled airline services to, from and within New Zealand. The following operational data and statistics is additional supplementary information only.

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Market announcements
(during the period 30 August 2025 to 30 September 2025)
Air NZ advises AUD FX rate – 2025 ordinary final dividend 26 September 2025
Air New Zealand has updated the attached ASX Appendix 3A.1 form (Notification of
Dividend/Distribution) to include the AUD equivalent to the total dividend/distribution
amount per security, and the corresponding FX rate.
Air New Zealand advises that the foreign exchange rate used for the payment of the
ordinary final dividend on 25 September 2025 to Australian investors in AUD has been set
at 0.8890 (1 NZD is equivalent to 0.8890 AUD).
Results of 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting 26 September 2025
At Air New Zealand’s shareholder meeting, held in Auckland and virtually on Thursday, 25
September 2025, shareholders were asked to vote on two resolutions, which were
supported by the Board of Directors.
Voting on the resolutions was by way of poll and both resolutions were approved by
shareholders.
Results of each resolution can be found in the attached document.
Air NZ 2025 Annual Meeting Materials 25 September 2025
Please find attached to this announcement the Chair and CEO address, in addition to the
presentation for Air New Zealand’s 2025 Annual Shareholders’ Meeting which will be held
today at 1pm.
There is no new material information contained within the speeches or the presentation.
Information on meeting participation is included in the Notice of Meeting. Shareholders
attending online will be able to access the meeting link and Portal Guide from the
Company’s website.
Air NZ issues Australian $300 million Medium Term Notes 24 September 2025
Air New Zealand has successfully completed a A$300 million 7-year fixed-rate bond
issuance under its wholesale Australian Medium Term Note (AMTN) programme. The
senior unsecured notes carry a fixed coupon of 5.179% per annum representing an issue
margin to benchmark of 137 basis points and mature on 30 September 2032.
The issuance was well subscribed with a final order book of approximately A$2.3 billion.
The transaction was open to institutional investors only and has an expected issue rating
of Baa1 by Moody’s Investor Services. Proceeds will be used for general corporate
purposes and the refinance of Air New Zealand’s existing notes maturing in May 2026.

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Australia and New Zealand Banking Group Limited, MUFG Securities Asia Limited,
National Australia Bank Limited and Westpac Banking Corporation acted as joint lead
managers on the transaction.


Air New Zealand Executive Update 23 September 2025
Chief Operating Officer Departure and Leadership Transitions

Chief Operating Officer Alex Marren to depart in March 2026
Chief Operating Officer Alex Marren has today advised the airline of her decision to step
down, with her departure planned for 29 March 2026.
Ms Marren joined Air New Zealand in 2022 following a 36-year global career in operational
leadership across aviation and transport. During her time at the airline, she has played a
pivotal role in rebuilding operational performance post-Covid, introducing new tools and
processes to support frontline teams, and leading the business through several complex
challenges, including major weather events and global fleet constraints.
Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran recognised the significant contribution Alex has made
to the airline, “Alex has brought calm, clarity and deep operational expertise to our
leadership team. Her focus on safety, care for her team and commitment to improving
reliability has driven meaningful progress across our operation and led to better customer
outcomes.
“We thank her for her incredible service and wish her all the very best as she transitions
into governance roles.”
The airline will work through options to replace Ms Marren over the coming months.
Jeremy O’Brien appointed Chief Customer and Digital Officer
From 20 October 2025, Jeremy O’Brien will step into the newly created role of Chief
Customer and Digital Officer (CCDO).
Jeremy has held senior leadership positions at Air New Zealand for the last nine years
covering sales, customer, loyalty, marketing and brand. He is currently acting Chief
Commercial Officer.
He was previously Commercial Director at TVNZ, where he led key aspects of the
broadcaster’s content streaming and digital transformation.
Scott Wilkinson to commence as Chief Commercial Officer on 7 October
Scott Wilkinson commences as Chief Commercial Officer on 7 October 2025. His
appointment to the role was announced on 21 January 2025. The loyalty business will now
be added to Scott’s portfolio following Nikhil Ravishankar’s appointment as Chief Executive.
Mr Wilkinson returns to New Zealand following a decade at Qantas, where he held senior
leadership roles across digital, customer experience, and commercial strategy.

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Mr O’Brien’s permanent appointment to the Leadership Team, and Mr Wilkinson’s
additional responsibilities are designed to strengthen alignment across Air New Zealand’s
Commercial, Customer, Loyalty, Marketing and Digital functions, and support the broader
leadership shift ahead of Mr Ravishankar’s transition to Chief Executive from 20 October
2025.
This announcement is made pursuant to Listing Rule 3.20.1.


Media releases
(during the period 30 August 2025 to 30 September 2025)

Araraurangi Air New Zealand celebrates 50 years of 19 September 2025
Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori at 30,000 feet
Araraurangi Air New Zealand has marked 50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori with a special
flight between Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland and Tāhuna Queenstown, celebrating the
milestone and the airline’s deep pride in its use of te reo Māori.
From check-in to touchdown, customers on flights NZ635 and NZ616 were immersed in te
reo Māori. Greetings, announcements and waiata filled the journey, creating an atmosphere
of celebration, connection and manaakitanga.
Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Kiri Hannifin, said the service captured
the airline’s passion for championing the language.
“Our crew carry te reo Māori with them all over the world, making it part of the journey
wherever we fly. This special flight was our way of celebrating both the language itself and
50 years of Te Wiki o Te Reo Māori, a milestone for Aotearoa that we are incredibly proud
to honour.”
Senior Specialist – Māori Development, Bari Mio (Ngāti Awa, Tūhoe, Te Whānau ā Apanui),
said the day was fuelled by aroha and pride.
“As an airline, we’re proud to bring te reo Māori to life in ways that connect with both our
people and our customers. This celebration was about creating a journey that honoured the
past 50 years while looking to the future, a chance for everyone on board to feel part of
something special.”
Among those leading the celebration was Inflight Service Manager Te Aorere Redmond,
proudly wearing his Tohu Reo pin, a symbol of fluency and an invitation for customers to
kōrero Māori.
“For me, it’s the pride in who we are, as a country, as an airline, and as Māori. By using te
reo in meaningful ways, we create opportunities for it to grow and inspire others. Whiua ki
te Ao – cast it out to the world.”
Short haul cabin crew Kiaani Witana, said taking part was a privilege.

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“I'm proud to represent my whānau, my hāpori and te iwi Māori not only on this flight but on
every flight, in every country. Especially our own.”
Seats on both services were filled with customers eager to be part of the milestone
celebration, many reflecting on the journey of te reo Māori over five decades and its bright
future ahead.
Hannifin said the anniversary gave the service special significance.
“For Araraurangi Air New Zealand, the celebration is part of a much bigger journey. It has
been 11 years since our customer-facing crew first began greeting customers with ‘kia ora’,
and today te reo Māori is woven throughout the inflight experience. Crew who can kōrero
wear the Tohu Reo pin so customers can identify them, our international flights feature a
dedicated ‘Te Ao Māori’ category on inflight entertainment, and our values are expressed
through whakataukī (Māori proverbs).”
Araraurangi Air New Zealand remains committed to ensuring te reo Māori continues to grow
and be heard at home and across the globe, wherever we fly.

Air New Zealand unveils Hangar 4: Landmark aircraft 19 September 2025
maintenance facility in Auckland
Air New Zealand has unveiled Hangar 4, a state-of-the-art aircraft maintenance facility that
represents one of the airline’s most significant infrastructure investments.
Forming part of the airline’s Auckland maintenance base in Māngere, Hangar 4 marks a
bold step forward in operational capability and long-term growth strategy. Designed to serve
the next 50 years of aviation, the new facility positions Air New Zealand at the forefront of
modern fleet maintenance as it prepares for the arrival of next-generation aircraft.
At 10,000 square metres, 35 metres high and 98 metres wide, Hangar 4’s scale allows Air
New Zealand engineers to service a Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner and two Airbus A320/A321s
simultaneously, supported by an additional 5000 square metres of specialist workshops
and engineering spaces. Cutting a striking figure on the South Auckland skyline, the hangar
has already become a landmark of note for arriving travellers.
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran said the opening of Hangar 4 was a
proud moment for the airline.
“This is a state-of-the-art facility that will enable us to maintain our fleet to the highest
standards of safety and performance, while giving us the flexibility to adapt as aircraft
technology evolves.
“This investment ensures we have fit for purpose, modern infrastructure for our engineers
to service our fleet. The investment also signals our confidence in our future – in our people,
our country, and in the proud role we play in connecting New Zealanders to each other and
New Zealand to the world.”

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An official opening event was attended by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon, who was chief
executive officer of Air New Zealand when Hangar 4 was first announced in 2019.
“It’s great to see this project delivered and ready to help Air New Zealand in its role of driving
tourism and trade,” Luxon said.
"Infrastructure like this is critical for New Zealand, and Air New Zealand’s future. It supports
highly skilled jobs and is future-fit for new innovation and growth.”
Innovation and sustainability at the heart of Hangar 4
Hangar 4, which is targeting a 6 Green Star Rating from the New Zealand Green Building
Council, is the largest single-span timber arch aircraft hangar in the southern hemisphere.
Timber was chosen for its lighter weight, ability to be sourced sustainably – from plantations
in Nelson and Wodonga – and for its performance in a coastal environment.
An ETFE roof delivers natural light and retains heat without the need for a heating system,
aided by ceiling fans that circulate warm air in winter and providing cooling in summer.
Prefabricated trusses, each weighing 38 tonnes, were built in 25-metre sections,
assembled on site and lifted into place using New Zealand’s largest crawler crane - a unique
construction method at this scale.
Underground service pits eliminate the need for surface cabling, offering both flexibility and
efficiency for maintenance teams. The structure also connects with the adjacent Hangar 3
via shared workshops and tool stores, boosting efficiency across maintenance
programmes.

Air New Zealand helps regional connections blossom 18 September 2025
with new jet link between Hamilton and Christchurch
Spring marks a season of growth for Air New Zealand, with today's launch of a new
domestic jet service between Christchurch and Hamilton.
Flight NZ324 from Christchurch touched down in Hamilton at 4.20pm, marking the city's
first domestic jet service in 25 years. The new A320 jet services will contribute around
18,000 extra seats annually, with a further 7000 seats added through enhancements to the
ATR 72 schedule, delivering around 25,000 additional seats in total.
The jet service also brings a much-loved perk for Waikato travellers: Air New Zealand's
iconic Koru Hour. Customers on the 5.05pm flight from Hamilton to Christchurch will be
treated to New Zealand wines, premium beers and non-alcoholic options, with the classic
cheese and crackers pairing.
To celebrate the inaugural flight, customers today enjoyed an extended Koru Hour on both
legs of the service, featuring cider from Waikato favourite Good George Brewing and
Aotearoa Chocolate pretzels alongside the usual offerings.

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On arrival at Hamilton Airport, travellers received a warm Waikato welcome, with goodies
from Hobbiton Movie Set, Hamilton Gardens, Zealong Tea Estate and Waitomo Caves.
Air New Zealand Chief Executive Officer Greg Foran says the addition of the jet service
reflects the airline's commitment to growing where there is demand.
"This is the second time we've introduced a jet on a regional route, following the success
of Invercargill-Auckland in 2019. Growth means greater access for communities, more
support for tourism and trade, and more opportunities for New Zealanders to thrive. That's
something we're incredibly proud to deliver."
Associate Transport and South Island Minister James Meager says the new service is a
win for regional connectivity.
"This jet connection between Hamilton and Christchurch is great news, making it easier for
people to travel for events, business, and to visit loved ones. It will bring real benefits to
communities at both ends of the route."
Waikato Regional Airport Chief Executive Mark Morgan says the new service underlines
the importance of the Waikato as a regional hub.
"This is a milestone moment for the Waikato. Having a domestic jet service return to
Hamilton after 25 years is a real boost for our community and economy, giving our people
greater access to the South Island, while also making it easier for visitors and businesses
to connect with the Waikato."
Christchurch Airport Chief Executive Justin Watson says the two regions are natural
partners, with plenty to gain from stronger air links.
"Canterbury and Waikato are two of New Zealand's powerhouse regions, each with thriving
communities, strong economies and proud identities. Growing this connection is not just
great news for travellers, but also for trade, tourism and business links between the South
and the North."


Air New Zealand to welcome Wamos Air back 10 September 2025
for summer peak travel
Air New Zealand will welcome back Wamos Air to help keep customers connected during
t\he busy summer and Easter holiday season, as the airline navigates ongoing global
engine supply challenges with Rolls-Royce and Pratt & Whitney.
From 30 October 2025 to 30 April 2026, Wamos Air will operate selected Air New Zealand
services between Auckland and Samoa, Fiji, Tahiti, Tokyo and Bali.
Air New Zealand Chief Commercial Officer Jeremy O’Brien says the move is about giving
customers confidence in their travel plans.
“This is a proactive measure we’ve taken to protect our customers’ journeys over the busy
summer period. This partnership means we have some additional flexibility and resilience
at a time when demand is at its peak.”

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The Wamos-operated Airbus A330-300, previously flown by Virgin Atlantic, offers a cabin
experience closely aligned with Air New Zealand’s Boeing 787-9, with a three-class
configuration including 31 lie-flat Business Premier herringbone seats, 48 Premium
Economy seats and 185 Economy seats.
“We know our customers look forward to our world-renowned Air New Zealand service, so
we’ve carefully considered how to best safeguard customers’ travel plans and maintain that
high level of service. Wamos Air has supported us well before, and we’re confident they’ll
deliver for our customers again,” says O’Brien.
Air New Zealand is contacting customers booked to travel on the select services to provide
all the information they need for their flight, which will now be operated on behalf of Air New
Zealand by Wamos Air, as well as options should they wish to make a change to their
booking.
New customers wishing to book on these services will be notified during the booking
process that the flight will be operated by Wamos Air on behalf of Air New Zealand.
What customers can expect
• A modern Airbus A330-300, with a cabin closely aligned with Air New Zealand’s
787-9 V2, offering consistent comfort and service.
• A three-class configuration of 31 lie-flat Business Premier seats, 48 Premium
Economy seats and 185 Economy seats.
• Check-in and boarding will continue to be looked after by Air New Zealand staff,
while onboard service will be delivered by Wamos Air crew to Air New Zealand
standards.
• You’ll enjoy the same inclusions as booked: Seats to Suit remains Seats to Suit;
The Works remains The Works; Premium Economy and Business Premier
continue unchanged. Snacks will be available per usual.
• Customers already booked to fly who are transferred to a Wamos-operated
service have flexibility to move to another Air New Zealand service on the same
route and cabin class at no charge (subject to availability and permitted fare
routings), request a full refund regardless of the fare they purchased, or put their
airfare into credit.
subject to regulatory approval
Japan NZ99 Auckland - Narita 30 October to 29
November
Tue, Thu, Sat
NZ90 Narita – Auckland
NZ95 Auckland - Narita 2 December to 29
March
Tue, Thu, Sat
NZ94 Narita - Auckland Wed, Fri, Sun
Fiji NZ952 Auckland - Nadi 31 October to 30
November
Wed, Fri, Sun
NZ953 Nadi - Auckland
Tahiti NZ902 Auckland –
Papeete
1 December to 23
March
Mon
NZ903 Papeete -
Auckland
Samoa NZ992 Auckland - Apia Mon

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NZ993 Apia - Auckland 3 November to 24
November
NZ992 Auckland - Apia 1 December to 28
March
Mon, Tues, Thu,
Sat
NZ993 Apia - Auckland
Bali NZ290 Auckland –
Denpasar
30 March to 29
April
Daily
NZ291 Denpasar -
Auckland