Air New Zealand has recently released a report designed to prove the company's economic significance to Aotearoa.

The company claims it directly contributed $2.7 billion to New Zealand's economy- including $1.4 billion in wages.

The report also states Air New Zealand facilitated as much as $26 billion in economic activity across tourism, exports and imports.

Chief Corporate Affairs Officer Mat Bolland says this report was designed to remind employees and customers of the value Air New Zealand provides.

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