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All Blacks  

#4

ZK-OKQ
2016-
ZK-OKH
2016-20
ZK-NZE
2014-
ZK-NNA
2018-
ZK-OAB
2015-
ZK-MVA
Air New Zealand (opb Mount Cook)
2014-
ZK-NEM
Air New Zealand (opb Air Nelson)
2017-

Starting 2014 the airline changed its corporate identity and the fern has become a part of the standard livery, with one aircraft in each subfleet painted in an all-black variation. Note the colour of the engines depends on the type.

Images  ©  Chris Lofting (LHR), Bernie Proctor (SYD), Daniel Talbot (AKL), Jonathan Rankin (AKL), Sierra Aviation Photography (AKL), Tony Haynes & Petr Juris (WLG)
Tags   Rugby

The Hobbit - The Desolation of Smaug 

#2

The Airline of Middle-earth
ZK-OKO
2013-15

The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. Together they act as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. New Zealand's beautiful landscapes again served as the scenery of the "Middle-Earth", and Air New Zealand was again a partner of the series.This first aircraft was unveiled in November 2012 in time for the release of the first opus The Lord of the Rings: The Desolation of Smaug. The aircraft featured a giant decal of Smaug the dragon.

Image  ©  G-AZZD (LAX)
Tags   Films & Series

The Hobbit - An Unexpected Journey 

#1

The Airline of Middle-earth
ZK-OKP
2012-16

The Hobbit is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. Together they act as a prequel to Jackson's The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. New Zealand's beautiful landscapes again served as the scenery of the "Middle-Earth", and Air New Zealand was again a partner of the series.This first aircraft was unveiled in November 2012 in time for the release of the first opus The Lord of the Rings: An Unexpected Journey. The aircraft transported the cast and film crew to the premiere which took place in Wellington on November 27, and performed a low-pass over the city the day after.

Image  ©  Andrew Pope (LHR)
Tags   Films & Series

Wallabies  

The Journey has started - thegreatcrusade.com.au
ZK-ZQF
Qantas (opb Jetconnect)  [+]
2011

Supporting the Australian national rugby team "The Wallabies" in their 2013 Lion's Tour against the UK and Irish Lions.

Image  © 
Tags   Rugby

All Blacks  

#3

Crazy About Rugby
ZK-OKQ
2012-16
ZK-OAB
2011-15
ZK-OJR
2011-14
ZK-MVA
Air New Zealand link (opb Mount Cook)
2012-14

A total of 6 aircraft (1x B77W, 2x A320, 1x AT72, 2x B190) were painted in the New Zealand National Rugby Team colours. The fern is the team's emblem. Note only the two A320s had the "Crazy About Rugby" titles.Starting 2014 the airline changed its corporate identity and the fern became a standard part of the standard livery, with one aircraft in each subfleet painted in an all-black variation (see separately).

Images  ©  G-AZZD (LAX) & 2x Jonathan Rankin (AKL)
Tags   Rugby

Air New Zealand Holidays 

ZK-FRE
2007-09

Promoting the airline's associated tour operator Holidays.

Image  ©  Jonathan Rankin (AKL)
Tags   Brand Derivatives, Green-themed, Plants, Travel Agencies & Tour Operators

Warner Bros. Movie World 

Hollywood on the Gold Coast
ZK-OJL
2005-06
ZK-OJO
2006-08

Sponsoring Warner Bros' theme park on the Gold Coast in Australia. ZK-OJL was replaced by ZK-OJO in 2006. At the start OJL had "Hollywood on the Gold Coast" titles on the engines. The cartoon characters are the Looney Tunes.

Image  ©  Daniel Talbot (PMR)
Tags   Cartoon & Anime, Looney Tunes, Theme Park

The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King 

#4

Airline to Middle-Earth - Éowyn & Arwen
ZK-OJA
2003-04

The Lord of the Rings is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. New Zealand's beautiful landscapes served as the scenery of the "Middle-Earth", and Air New Zealand capitalized on the success of the first film by joining the marketing team of the second and third movies, helping to boost the country's attractivity worldwide. This fourth aircraft was unveiled in November 2003 in time for the release of the third opus The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and featured the Éowyn character played by Miranda Otto as well as Arwen (Liv Tyler).

Image  ©  Jonathan Rankin (AKL)
Tags   Films & Series

The Lord of the Rings - The Return of the King 

#3

Airline to Middle-Earth - Aragorn & Legolas
ZK-SUJ
2003-04

The Lord of the Rings is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. New Zealand's beautiful landscapes served as the scenery of the "Middle-Earth", and Air New Zealand capitalized on the success of the first film by joining the marketing team of the second and third movies, helping to boost the country's attractivity worldwide. This third aircraft was unveiled in November 2003 in time for the release of the third opus The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King and featured the Aragorn character played by Viggo Mortensen as well as Legolas (Orlando Bloom). The livery was updated in January 2004 when decals were added on all 4 engines.

Image  ©  JRF Spotter (NRT)
Tags   Films & Series

The Lord of the Rings 

#2

Airline to Middle-Earth - Aragorn
ZK-NCG
2003-04

The Lord of the Rings is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. New Zealand's beautiful landscapes served as the scenery of the "Middle-Earth", and Air New Zealand capitalized on the success of the first film by joining the marketing team of the second and third movies, helping to boost the country's attractivity worldwide. This second aircraft was unveiled in January 2003 after for the release of the second opus The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and featured the Aragorn character played by Viggo Mortensen as well as Arwen (Liv Tyler).

Image  ©  J. Suzuki (NKM)
Tags   Films & Series

The Lord of the Rings 

#1

Airline to Middle-Earth - Frodo
ZK-NBV
2002-04

The Lord of the Rings is a film series consisting of three high fantasy adventure films directed by Peter Jackson. New Zealand's beautiful landscapes served as the scenery of the "Middle-Earth", and Air New Zealand capitalized on the success of the first film by joining the marketing team of the second and third movies, helping to boost the country's attractivity worldwide. This first aircraft was unveiled in December 2002 in time for the release of the second opus The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers and featured the Frodo character played by Elijah Wood.

Image  ©  A.J. Best (LHR)
Tags   Films & Series

New Zealand All Blacks 

#2

Rugby World Cup 1999
ZK-NQC
1999

One of three aircraft wearing distinctive decals to support the National Team for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. The New Zealand team was the favourite team pre-tournament but it lost to France in semi-finals. Therefore decals were removed shortly after the tournament. This 737 had a different decal in comparison to the 747 & Saab 340.

Image  ©  Thomas Ingendorn via Glen Reid (CHC)
Tags   Rugby

New Zealand All Blacks 

#1

Rugby World Cup 1999
ZK-NBW
1999
ZK-NSK
Air New Zealand (opb Air Nelson)
1999

These were two of three aircraft to wear distinctive decals to support the National Team for the 1999 Rugby World Cup. The New Zealand team was the favourite team pre-tournament but it lost to France in semi-finals. Therefore decals were removed shortly after the tournament. The All Blacks front row of Carl Hoeft, Anton Oliver and Kees Meeuws was showed here. Note the Saab had a standard tail while the Jumbo had an all-black tail.

Images  ©  G-AZZD (LAX) & B&O Luettjohann via Glen Reid (AKL)
Tags   Rugby

Millenium | America's Cup 2000 New Zealand 

New Zealand | Australia
ZK-NGA
1998-01

The two sides of the fuselage of this festive scheme were different and anticipated the Millenium celebrations as well as the 30th America's Cup held in New Zealand & Australia. Team New Zealand was the defender having won the 29th Cup in 1995, and the challenger was the winner of the 2000 Louis Vuitton Cup, Prada Challenge from Italy.

Image  ©  Thomas Ingendorn via Glen Reid Collection (CHC)
Tags   Millenium, Party Time, Water Sports