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  •   Home > News > National > Christchurch

    Air New Zealand is adding 127-thousand seats to Christchurch for the Special Olympics

    Air New Zealand is adding 127-thousand seats to Christchurch for the Special Olympics


    Air New Zealand
    Air New Zealand
    The Garden city is hosting the event in December, so Air NZ is boosting flights to help athletes and supporters travel to the Games.

    The airline is also adding more than 92-thousand seats to its Auckland, Christchurch route between November and March, a boost of 11 percent.

    Air NZ's Domestic General Manager, Kate O'Brien says they're seeing real demand for the city.

    She says they're looking to add capacity to support tourism operators events, and the regional economies in Christchurch and beyond.

    © 2025 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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     Today's News

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    Rugby:
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    Tennis:
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    International:
    North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, will join Russia's Vladimir Putin,, at China's military parade 13:47

    Entertainment:
    Nick and Vanessa Lachey always try to present a "united" front to their children 13:46

    Business:
    Small to medium business owner confidence in our economy has taken a knock 13:27

    International:
    Journalists in Gaza say they feel their lives are 'worth nothing' 13:17

    Entertainment:
    Benedict Cumberbatch refuses to be away from his family for more than two weeks at a time 13:16

    Rugby:
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    Entertainment:
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