Air New Zealand stories

Could Air NZ use downtime to digitally transform NZ’s health systems?
Thu, 30th Apr 2020
#
it in healthcare
#
university of otago
#
air new zealand
One University of Otago professor thinks that our national airline could “bring to health what they have achieved with air travel.”

Air NZ trials computer vision AI for faster aircraft turns
Thu, 23rd Jan 2020
#
ai
#
air new zealand
#
operational technology
Assaia’s Apron AI technology includes computer vision AI-equipped cameras, which capture key aircraft turn activities and predict future operational needs.

Former Air NZ chief people officer heads to Vodafone
Thu, 16th Jan 2020
#
recruitment
#
air new zealand
#
vodafone
"Jodie is a remarkable people leader with a wealth of knowledge in building a customer centric culture, proven expertise in talent development, and brilliant commercial acumen."

Spark teams up with Air New Zealand in exclusive deal
Thu, 5th Sep 2019
#
air new zealand
#
rugby world cup
#
spark
"Air New Zealand is another great example of Spark partnering with a world leading brand to bring our customers more value."

Air NZ faces data breach after staff accounts phished
Fri, 9th Aug 2019
#
phishing
#
cybersecurity
#
email security
Air New Zealand says information relating to membership profiles may have been visible on internal documents as a result of the breach.

Air NZ awarded Privacy Trust Mark from Commissioner
Fri, 26th Jul 2019
#
cybersecurity
#
privacy
#
air new zealand
“We see privacy as key to building and maintaining customer trust,” says Air New Zealand chief.

Air NZ recruits drones for aircraft maintenance checks
Tue, 18th Jun 2019
#
3d printing
#
drones
#
air new zealand
Air New Zealand will now use drones to inspect its aircraft fleet as they undergo heavy maintenance checks in Singapore.

Air NZ soaring high for third consecutive year as NZ’s most attractive employer
Tue, 11th Jun 2019
#
air new zealand
#
talent retention
#
ex
Air New Zealand was recognised for its financial health, use of the latest technology and strong reputation.

New chief digital and technology officer for Kiwibank
Wed, 29th May 2019
#
digital transformation
#
martech
#
kiwibank
“Hamish’s career shows a great understanding of how technology can transform the experience for our customers and team."

Air NZ sets 3D printing precedent for aircraft maintenance
Mon, 6th May 2019
#
printing
#
3d printing
#
air new zealand
“Rather than having the cost associated with purchasing, shipping and storing physical parts and potentially having to fly an aircraft with an unavailable seat, this system would allow us to print a part when and where we need it in hours.”

Air New Zealand and Microsoft announce ground-breaking digital collaboration
Mon, 15th Apr 2019
#
microsoft
#
printing
#
3d printing
“Being able to 3D print certain components on the go would be transformative and drive significant efficiencies and sustainability benefits."

Air NZ backs the future of electric air taxi in NZ
Wed, 17th Oct 2018
#
air new zealand
#
air-taxi
#
zephyr airworks
New Zealand is one step closer to autonomous electric air taxi services, thanks to Air New Zealand and Zephyr Airworks.

Air NZ demos immersive AR tourism board game
Thu, 11th Oct 2018
#
vr
#
air new zealand
#
magic leap
Players can see a giant kauri tree grow, meet a grumpy Hobbit, experience a bird’s eye view of a helicopter bungy jump, and they can even get splashed by a breaching whale.

GirlBoss Awards calls forth NZ's trailblazing young females
Thu, 26th Jul 2018
#
women in technology
#
awards
#
trade me
“The GirlBoss Awards recognises the change make-hers, the up-and-comers, the innovators and the bold young women who are shaping the future of NZ."

Promapp expands BPM software portfolio
Thu, 7th Jun 2018
#
printing
#
promapp
#
ricoh
“By integrating training and process management, organisations can increase team engagement."

CERT NZ's Advisory Board extended for another six months
Mon, 30th Apr 2018
#
pwc
#
duo
#
trade me
“I’m pleased all existing Board members have agreed to stay on and advise CERT NZ as we work through the refresh of our cybersecurity action plan."

Exclusive: Air NZ's CEO on creating a 50% female senior leadership team by 2020
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
#
dei
#
air new zealand
#
gender bias
"When it comes to digital specifically, women make up around 30% of both our total digital employee base and our digital leadership team."

Exclusive: Here's what NZ's top CEOs are doing to improve gender diversity
Thu, 8th Mar 2018
#
dei
#
bnz
#
air new zealand
You need to understand what’s going on in your own business and do something to fix it because if you don’t, all this talk –it’s just PR bollocks.

Air NZ’s AI chatbot turns one
Mon, 5th Feb 2018
#
martech
#
chatbots
#
ai
Oscar was first introduced a year ago on the airline’s website to answer commonly asked flight, baggage, lounge and Airpoints queries.

Tourists feel the chill of Antarctica in Air NZ’s next safety video
Wed, 31st Jan 2018
#
martech
#
air new zealand
#
digital marketing
Air NZ’s next safety video will highlight the fundamental importance of Antarctica in understanding global climate change.

IT salaries on the rise, gender pay gap getting smaller
Tue, 30th Jan 2018
#
dei
#
transpower
#
air new zealand
This data does show a slight decrease in the nation’s gender pay gap which was recorded at 7.2% in 2015.

New report shines a light on the reality of sustainability in NZ
Thu, 25th Jan 2018
#
sustainable it
#
air new zealand
#
whittaker's
The research names the nation’s most sustainable brands with Ecostore, Fairtrade and Tesla topping the list.

Air New Zealand launching as a skill on Amazon Alexa
Mon, 22nd Jan 2018
#
ml
#
martech
#
chatbots
The device hits stores in New Zealand and Australia in early February.

Kiwis get ready to Wi-Fly: Air New Zealand trials in-flight Wi-Fi
Mon, 9th Oct 2017
#
martech
#
chatbots
#
nz
“We’re launching in-flight Wi-Fi as a trial initially in order to gather feedback and ensure it meets the needs of our customers..."