Greetings once again. I hope this thread will be able to continue a little longer, and here are three Air New Zealand Trans-Tasman First Class menus for flights between Australia and New Zealand.

Air New Zealand Trans-Tasman service, 1976:

Lunch/Dinner

Hors d'Oeuvres

North Island Crayfish Newburg or
Braised Haunch of Venison with Cherries or
Noisette of Lamb with Mint Sauce

Peas Paysanne
Carrots Argenteuil
Parsley Potatoes

Cold Breast of Chicken in Aspic

Potato & Monte Carlo Salads
French and Russian Dressings

Black Forest Gateau
Selection of New Zealand Cheeses
Fresh Fruit Basket

Coffee ++ Tea
After Dinner Mints

Air New Zealand Trans-Tasman Service, 1984

Lunch/Dinner:

Salami Cornets ++ King Prawns ++
Savoury Eggs ++ Tomatoes Farcie

John Dory Almondine with Nut Brown Butter and Almonds

Roast Loin of Lamb Bretonne with Orange & Redcurrant Sauce or
Chicken Marseillaise with Tomato & Green Pepper Sauce

Byron Potatoes
Fresh Garden Vegetables

Asparagus Mimosa ++ Mandarin Segments, Tomato Wedges & Egg Slices

French Loaf, Wholemeal, Rye and Raisin Breads, Sesame Rolls

Mango Soufflé
Selection of New Zealand Cheeses
Fresh Fruit Basket

Coffee ++ Tea

Air New Zealand Trans-Tasman Service, 1984

Lunch/Dinner:

Salami Cornets ++ King Prawns
Savoury Eggs ++ Stuffed Tomatoes

Fillet of Barramundi Monaco with White Wine & Tomato Sauce

Fillet of Beef with Brandy Cream Sauce or
Roast Duckling in Burgundy Sauce

Croquette Potatoes
Fresh Garden Vegetables

Garden Salad with Mayonnaise or Lorenzo Dressings

French Loaf, Wholemeal, Rye or Raisin Breads, Sesame Rolls

Hazel Nut Cherry Pie
Selection of New Zealand Cheeses
Fresh Fruit Basket

Coffee ++ Tea

As far as I can tell, in those days the fish course was served separately before the two main courses were offered. Nowadays, a fish course is sometimes offered as one of the main course options.