Who owns Air New Zealand?
Air New Zealand is owned by Air New Zealand Limited (New Zealand, ASX: AIZ).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Evidence: Air New Zealand Annual Report 2026. Last checked .
Key facts
- Current owner
- Air New Zealand Limited reported
- Owner HQ
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand, Auckland
- Origin
- 🇳🇿 New Zealand
- Category
- Travel & transport › Airlines
- Parent ticker
- ASX: AIZ
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is the flag carrier of New Zealand, flying a domestic, trans-Tasman, Pacific Islands and long-haul international network from Auckland and carrying cargo as well as passengers. According to the group's 2026 annual report the Crown holds 51% of its shares, and the company is a Star Alliance member. Its subsidiaries Air Nelson and Mount Cook Airline are listed in the report but are not separate brands here.
Ownership timeline of Air New Zealand
- Current owner Air New Zealand [1] reported
Where Air New Zealand sits in Air New Zealand
Controlling ownership as of . Brands grouped under the entity that owns them; large groups are collapsed.
Open the full Air New Zealand ownership tree →
Other brands in airlines, and who owns them
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| Brand | Owner | Owner based in |
|---|---|---|
| Air Dolomiti | Lufthansa Group | 🇩🇪 Germany |
| China Southern Airlines | China Southern Airlines | 🇨🇳 China |
| Air China | Air China | 🇨🇳 China |
| Aer Lingus | IAG | 🇬🇧 United Kingdom |
| LATAM Airlines Brasil | LATAM | 🇨🇱 Chile |
| Air France | Air France-KLM | 🇫🇷 France |
| AirAsia | AirAsia X | 🇲🇾 Malaysia |
| Calm Air | Exchange Income | 🇨🇦 Canada |
About the owner: Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand is a publicly listed company headquartered in Auckland, New Zealand. Brandtree records 1 brand under its control, and it is listed as ASX: AIZ.
New Zealand's national airline group. Its 2026 annual report says the Crown is the majority shareholder with 51% of outstanding shares and holds the special-rights Kiwi Share, whose consent is needed for certain prescribed actions. The ordinary shares are listed on the ASX as a foreign exempt listing. Subsidiaries such as Air Nelson and Mount Cook Airline appear among its companies, but the group trades under the Air New Zealand name.
Air New Zealand: full profile, brands and acquisition history →
🇳🇿 Air New Zealand and other New Zealand brands
Brandtree records a controlling owner for 75 brands that began in New Zealand. 19 of them (25%) are now controlled by a company headquartered in another country; Air New Zealand is not one of them.
- Air Chathams — Air Chathams 🇳🇿
- Barrier Air — Barrier Air 🇳🇿
- Fliway — NZ Post 🇳🇿
- Heritage Expeditions — Heritage Expeditions 🇳🇿
- Mainfreight — Mainfreight 🇳🇿
- Port of Tauranga — Port of Tauranga 🇳🇿
Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Air New Zealand?
The parent company of Air New Zealand is Air New Zealand Limited, a publicly listed company headquartered in New Zealand.
Is Air New Zealand New Zealand?
Yes. Air New Zealand originated in New Zealand and its owner, Air New Zealand Limited, is also headquartered in New Zealand.
Is Air New Zealand still owned by Air New Zealand Limited?
Yes. As of 4 October 2026, Air New Zealand is still owned by Air New Zealand Limited. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Air New Zealand Annual Report 2026 — Air New Zealand, Annual report; retrieved 4 October 2026.
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