CHRISTCHURCH to AUCKLAND (CHC-AKL) on Air New Zealand 737-300 in economy class (space+ zone)
The flight was called not long after I'd entered the lounge. The load was moderately light, and I was the only passenger with lounge access. Most of the passengers were Japanese tourists connecting to Air New Zealand's flight to Tokyo.
I got an empty middle seat, but did not get my preferred seating as the seat selection had been blocked out during the time I checked it in the days ahead of the flight.
There was an early morning fog building as we taxiied out. I managed to stay awake long enough to see the pre-dawn lightness shining on the snow-draped Kaikoura Ranges, and then was out until we touched down in Auckland ahead of time.