Air New Zealand and Parrotdog take Kiwi craft to new heights
Now available during Koru Hour flights on Air New Zealand's domestic network, the collaboration is the latest in the airline's mission to celebrate and showcase Kiwi artisanship at every altitude.
"We are always incredibly proud to partner with exceptional New Zealand brands," says Air New Zealand's Chief Customer and Digital Officer, Jeremy O'Brien.
"Parrotdog are masters of their craft and a true New Zealand success story. This partnership is about celebrating Kiwi made products – it's all about who we are, what we make, and how we share it with the world.
The name, Dash-hound, is a marrying of both brands. "Dash" references Air New Zealand's de Havilland Q300 Dash-8 aircraft, while "hound" echoes the cheeky spirit of Parrotdog's famous canine branding, a blend that captures Kiwi character in liquid form.
For Parrotdog, founded in 2011 by three friends all called Matt, the collaboration marks a significant milestone. From humble beginnings home-brewing in Wellington flats to becoming one of New Zealand's most loved independent breweries, their story is one of creativity and grit.
"Seeing our beer poured onboard Air New Zealand and served in lounges around the country is a dream we've had since Parrotdog began 15 years ago. We're thrilled to celebrate the shared spirit of two proudly New Zealand brands through this partnership," says Parrotdog Managing Director Paul Watson.
Together, Air New Zealand and Parrotdog are raising the bar for what it means to serve something truly local in the sky. Dash-hound isn't just a beer, it's a celebration of Kiwi craftsmanship and partnership, brewed for altitude and shared with the world.
Where to find it:
· Air New Zealand Lounges: on tap in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch
· Koru Hour: available across domestic services until stocks last or 28 November
· Business Premier: now available onboard
· Parrotdog Lyall Bay Brewbar: on tap and in take-home six-packs
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Issued by Air New Zealand Communications
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About Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand's story started in 1940, first taking to the skies between Auckland and Sydney on a flying boat - a Short S30. Known for its warm Kiwi hospitality, today, the airline has operating aircraft ranging from Boeing 787-9 Dreamliners and Airbus A320s to ATRs and Q300s, offering customers comfort in the latest most efficient jets and turboprops. It's a modern fuel-efficient fleet with an average age of 9.9 years. Air New Zealand's global network of passenger and cargo services centres around New Zealand. In 2024, the airline flew more than 16 million passengers. Air New Zealand was named 2025 World's Safest Airline by the Australian rating service AirlineRatings.com, highlighting the airline's laser-focus on safety.
Air New Zealand has a well-connected domestic business, connecting customers and cargo to 20 different regions around New Zealand. Internationally, the airline has direct flights to major cities across Australia, the Pacific Islands, Asia and North America, and through its strong relationships with alliance partners, offers customers more choice and convenience to connect further afield to hundreds of destinations. Air New Zealand has a particular focus on sustainability and its Sustainability Framework helps guide the airline's efforts in tackling some of New Zealand's and the world's most complex challenges. Airpoints, Air New Zealand's loyalty programme, is seen as the most valuable loyalty programme in New Zealand with more than 4 million members. It allows members to earn Airpoints Dollars™ and Status Points for VIP benefits in the air and on the ground. Air New Zealand aircraft are proudly identified by its distinct tail livery of the Mangōpare, the Māori symbol of the hammerhead shark which represents strength, tenacity, and resilience.
About Star Alliance
The Star Alliance network was established in 1997 as the first truly global airline alliance, based on a customer value proposition of global reach, worldwide recognition and seamless service. Since inception, it has offered the largest and most comprehensive airline network, with a focus on improving customer experience across the Alliance journey.
The member airlines are: Aegean Airlines, Air Canada, Air China, Air India, Air New Zealand, ANA, Asiana Airlines, Austrian, Avianca, Brussels Airlines, Copa Airlines, Croatia Airlines, EGYPTAIR, Ethiopian Airlines, EVA Air, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Scandinavian Airlines, Shenzhen Airlines, Singapore Airlines, South African Airways, SWISS, TAP Air Portugal, THAI, Turkish Airlines, and United.
Overall, the Star Alliance network currently offers more than 16,000 daily flights to almost 1,200 airports in 186 countries. Further connecting flights are offered by Star Alliance Connecting Partners Juneyao Airlines and THAI Smile Airways.
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