Beverage Menu Upgrade

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Air New Zealand has launched a new a brand new curated beverage menu, with a distinct local flavour.

Customers travelling internationally with Air New Zealand can now raise a toast to a new carefully curated beverage menu featuring a selection of New Zealand’s finest spirits and craft beer.

The new selection is designed to showcase the unique craftmanship from around New Zealand and will feature onboard and in select Air New Zealand lounges.

Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer Leanne Geraghty said customers will now be able to enjoy a sip from Kiwi producers as far south as Central Otago, across to the wild West Coast, Wellington, and Napier.

“The new beverage menu now showcases flavours from every corner of New Zealand and celebrates the incredible quality and diversity of New Zealand’s producers," said Geraghty.

“Our inflight dining menu ‘A Taste of Aotearoa’ showcases the exceptional produce and flavours from the regions, our wine list exclusively features New Zealand wines, and our onboard snacks are all crafted here in New Zealand. Now our beverage menu offers customers an impressive selection of spirits and beer from some of the country’s best producers.”

Geraghty said showcasing the best of New Zealand onboard was a win-win for both the airline's customers and its local suppliers.

"Promoting our country’s world-class food, beverages, and producers is just one way to support New Zealand while serving up a unique Air New Zealand experience at 30,000 feet.”

The new beverage menu is available now and features a selection of New Zealand-produced spirits and beer in every cabin.

Onboard Air New Zealand's business premier and airport lounges will offer Scapegrace Classic Gin, Scapegrace Vanguard Single Malt, Reefton Distillery Co. Wild Rain Vodka, National Distillery Company Port O Ahuriri Goleden Rum, Parrotdog Watchdog Non-alcoholic zero percent beer, and Parrotdog Lager on tap in select Lounges.

Premium economy and economy flights will include Rogue Society Gin and Vodka, as well as Parrotdog Watchdog Non-alcoholic zero percent beer.

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