Originally Posted by
mars1982
Look for availability in business on Air NZ from YVR-AKL,SFO-AKL or LAX-AKL and then build from there.
For ex-YYZ, there are worthy advantages by connecting through those airport for the NZ flight:
1) YVR: No need to pre-clear US immigration & Customs.
2) SFO: Access to the SKL.
3) LAX: Access to the NZ lounge.