Sustainability Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga
Guardianship | Kaitiakitanga
As Air New Zealanders, we're part of a legacy that will remain long after we are here. We're guardians of the airline for our customers, our investors, and the places we connect. That means doing business responsibly, transparently, and with the future in mind.
Governance
We're the caretakers of Air New Zealand for future generations.
At Air New Zealand, governance of sustainability covers environmental and social matters. Information about how climate-related risks and opportunities are governed is outlined in our 2026 Climate Statement.
Our Board of Directors has overarching responsibility for sustainability, including climate-related matters, our Transition Plan (including the 2030 Emissions Guidance), as well as carbon regulatory compliance and modern slavery.
We have an independent Sustainability Advisory Panel that meets formally twice a year to provide advice to the airline in relation to sustainability developments and initiatives.
Tourism
We help develop Aotearoa New Zealand as a sustainable visitor destination, benefitting visitors, communities, the environment and the economy.
Done well, travel enriches both the country and the traveller. Like most New Zealanders, Air New Zealand wants to support sustainable tourism that grows our economy, enriches communities across New Zealand, and safeguards our natural environment.
Our support for the Tiaki Promise remains a cornerstone of our commitment to a sustainable tourism sector. Tiaki encourages everyone who lives and travels within Aotearoa to act as guardians of the land, respecting its people, culture, and environment.
We actively collaborate and partner with the wider New Zealand tourism sector to promote New Zealand domestically and internationally. Air New Zealand is proud to partner with Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) to showcase the diverse range of experiences in regions and encourage visits, including supporting the 20 domestic ports we fly to through the Regional Events Sponsorship Programme.