Air New Zealand announced (03-Jun-2019) it was awarded the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Team Award at the 2019 IATA AGM. Key Air New Zealand equal opportunity initiatives include:
- The carrier raised its female senior leadership team from 16% in 2013 to 43% in 2019;
- Women's groups such as Women Pilots Inspiring the Next Generation (WINGS) working with communities to encourage females to pursue a career in aviation;
- 20% of leadership roles by 2022 to be Māori and Pasifika employees. [more - original PR]