Kiwis CAN Fly!
This last week I flew SYD-AKL, AKL-KIE (Bay of Islands) then KIE-NPE (Napier) then NPE-AKL, then AKL-SYD. I LOVE Air New Zealand! Their staff, their CIVILIZED approach, their politeness, friendliness, and overall professionalism just WOWEd me on EVERY flight.
To say that they are superior to the flights in the US is an understatement. They were just amazing all the way around. Nothing is a big deal, no question is too difficult to handle, and every customer is made to feel special. I am IMPRESSED with Air NewZealand and their service.