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Air New Zealand released their grab a seat fares with all the place names in Maori in the wee hours of this morning and it's caused a bit of confusion.

For some of the on-to-it people who receive the 'scoop the grab a seat' emails  it was too much - and we've fielded a few less-than-happy comments. It's Maori Language Week though and I guess this is one way of encouraging people to look it up and find out where Otautahi is?

The 'scoop the grab a seat service' sends out (by email) exactly what Air NZ release and as soon as they release it. If they say it in Maori then that's what we send. If you speak Maori then you would have had an even bigger head-start on some of us today!

If you're looking for a quick guide on Maori place names look no further: Read more »

Air New Zealand is pleased to release special Shortlife Economy Class Wholesale fares ex all of Air New Zealand's 27 Domestic Airports to Cairns for sales to 22 June 2009.

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 Explore the island of Samoa, rich in culture, and unspoilt environment. Experience a holiday destination like no other, full of adventure, natural beauty and pure relaxation. Flights & 5 nights accommodation staying in a Deluxe Ocean View at Aggie Grey's Lagoon Beach Resort & Spa from NZ$1,109* per person share twin ex Auckland or NZ$1,215* per person share twin ex Wellington or Christchurch. Package includes:

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Companion Fares Air New Zealand has launched Premium Economy and Business Premier Companion Deals to Beijing and Shanghai ex Auckland/ Wellington/Christchurch for sales 22 January -02 March 09. The Premium Economy deal, priced at $2,800 plus govt & airport costs from $66 for the first passenger, and $1,800pp plus govt & airport costs for up to two companions, is for travel commenced 16 April-24 October 09. The Business Premier Deal is priced at $5,500 plus govt & airport costs from $66, and $3,000 per person plus govt & airport costs for up to two companions, and is for travel commenced 16 February -24 October 09.

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Air New Zealand wishes to advise the new Business Premier fare to Los Angeles/San Francisco is available from Auckland for $5,850 per person one-way not $8,100 per person one-way as previously advised. Apologies for any confusion caused.

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Air New Zealand in conjunction with Tourism Western Australia is pleased to release today a retail campaign for travel to Perth. To support the activity in the market we are releasing short life business and economy class filed fares to Perth for sales from 20 – 27 November 2008 with fares common rated from all of Air New Zealand's provincial airports within New Zealand. Airfare levels ex Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch, Blenheim, Dunedin, Gisborne, Hokitika, Hamilton, Invercargill, Kaitaia, KeriKeri, Masterton, Napier, New Plymouth, Nelson, Oamaru, Palmerston North, Rotorua, Tauranga, Timaru, Taupo, Wanganui, Whakatane, Wanaka, Whangarei, Westport and Queenstown to Perth:

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Air New Zealand is pleased to release a new shortlife Pacific Economy fare to Taipei, Pusan, Seoul and selected destinations in China for sales until 15 September 2008. Ex AKL/WLG/CHC priced from $1,800 (LAS08) return plus airport & govt costs from $62…

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Air New Zealand is pleased to advise a new Shortlife Business Premier fare to Hong Kong for sales until 14 August 2008. Ex Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch priced at NZ $5,500 return plus airport & govt costs $69…

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The Grabaseat city-pairs for domestic flights 23 July 2008 are as follows Christchurch/Wellington, Hamilton/Wellington, Auckland/Wellington, Napier/Hastings/Wellington, Timaru/Wellington, Taupo/Wellington. Here are todays grabaseat deals…

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Air New Zealand wishes to advise that Air New Zealand airfares across many routes will increase from 17 July in response to continued high jet fuel prices. Airfares sold in New Zealand for Tasman and domestic flights will rise by an average 3% while fares to North America, Asia and United Kingdom will rise by an average 5%. Air New Zealand regrets having to lift fares but with jet fuel now above US$170 a barrel we cannot continue to absorb the significantly higher cost of fuel, of which this increase will only partially recover. The increase will be effective for sale/ticketing on/after 17 July 2008.

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