just booked (mostly) YHZ AKL for september during the rugby world cup... three seats in business. Had to book YVR SYD on the long haul but was able to get the seats. Then booked SYD AKL. Still don't have a seat out of New Zealand on the day I need but I keep watching... anyway... using the 777 which goes YYZ to YVR then on to SYD is a decent option.