Air New Zealand's New Amenity Kits Feature Skincare Inspired by Traditional Māori Herbal Practices

Dark/Light Mode (23/05/23)  Air New Zealand has partnered with Aotea to showcase skincare inspired by traditional Māori herbal practices and mātauranga Māori (Māori knowledge) in its new onboard amenity kits.

Developed by Aotea on Aotea | Great Barrier Island, the products include native New Zealand ingredients, such as Kawakawa, Harakeke and Mānuka.

"Our partnership with Aotea provides customers with amenities that tell a story inspired by New Zealand's unique culture. Air New Zealand is proud to support local, Māori owned business and put traditional ingredients that have been used by Māori for centuries into the hands of our customers," said Leanne Geraghty, Air New Zealand Chief Customer and Sales Officer. "We believe that our Aotea products will not only enhance the travel experience for our customers but also showcase local suppliers working towards a more sustainable future. It's a privilege to share these treasures with our customers when they fly with us."

Aotea Harakeke Seed Oil and Manuka Water Hand and Body Cream

Air New Zealand's new Aotea amenity kits are available to customers travelling in Business Premier and Premium Economy cabins.

Kawakawa Balm -  Business Premier

With just three ingredients, Mānuka oil, Kawakawa and Beeswax, this healing balm is designed to treat everything from dry lips to psoriasis, insect bites, and burns. Kawakawa is a plant native to Aotearoa and is known for its healing properties.

Harakeke Seed Oil and Mānuka Water Hand & Body Cream – Business Premier and Premium Economy

Made from Harakeke Seed Oil and Mānuka Water, the cream is known for its rich and creamy texture. It's packed with Omega 3, 6 and 9, and high in linoleic acid, making it perfect for those with dry skin.

Harakeke is a plant native to New Zealand and has been used for centuries by Māori for its healing properties. Mānuka water is an antioxidant extracted from the mānuka bush and contains anti-inflammatory properties that reduces redness and heals inflamed skin.

"My grandmother was a Rongoā Māori (Māori medicine) practitioner. She would treat us kids with what we found in the bush and the Aotea range is an expression of that upbringing. It is unique to Aotearoa and something that we bring to life on our ancestral kāinga on Aotea," said Aotea founder, Tama Toki. "As Māori, we are proud to share our traditions. It's a privilege to be able to see this part of our culture onboard Air New Zealand flights. We hope that it gives those travelling to Aotearoa an insight into our cultural identity."

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