Tihei mauri ora. Welcome to our world.
I’m going to tell you the story of Tiaki.
Tiaki connects us to care for our people, our place and our culture.
And it’s also where the hero of our story gets his name.
Tiaki knew that we don’t inherit the Earth from our ancestors.
We only borrow it from our children.
So to show us how important it is to care for our beautiful country,
Tiaki set out to visit The Guardians of this world.
Kia ora and welcome aboard this Air New Zealand flight.
Just like Tiaki, Air New Zealand has made a promise to help care for our people, places and culture.
So we’ll be joining him on this quest.
And helping to keep you safe onboard this waka rererangi – canoe in the sky.
Tiaki also knew that caring for Aotearoa isn’t something you can do alone.
I’m keen to come along!
All loose items should be stowed in the overhead locker or under the seat in front of you.
While we’re on this epic journey, it’s important you obey all crew member instructions, placards and illuminated signs.
If the seat belt sign lights up, return to your seat and fasten your seatbelt.
Seatbelts fit low and tight across your hips.
Keep them on throughout the flight.
If you need to get up, simply lift the lever like so.
If an emergency were to happen during take-off or landing,
tighten your seat belts and adopt the recommended brace position.
Place your forehead on the seat in front, put your feet back and firmly on the floor and hold your lower legs.
In Business Premier, sit upright, put your hands on your thighs and your feet firmly on the floor.
Look! Tāne Mahuta.
Tāne Mahuta is The Guardian who breathed life into the world
and gave us the wonders of the forest, including the very air we breathe.
And if you need air, oxygen masks will fall from above.
Place it over your nose and mouth and fit the headband.
Wherever you are seated, oxygen will flow through the mask. Breathe normally.
Make sure your own mask is fitted before assisting others.
Thank you, Tāne.
Time to visit Tangaroa!
Tangaroa is The Guardian that gives us our oceans, lakes and rivers.
Your lifejacket is within easy reach. It’s under your seat.
They’re easy to fasten sitting down.
Just rip back the tag, place it over your head, clip the straps together and tighten.
Only pull on the red tab to inflate after you’ve exited the aircraft.
We’ve got life jackets for everyone, even infants.
Remember Tiaki, that it’s important to only take what you need.
And to put your first catch back.
Papatūānuku is our Mother Earth.
She’s the sand and ice, the fields and mountains.
She is in the ground under our feet.
While Papatūānuku gives us natural steam,
smoking and vaping are not permitted anywhere on this flight, including the lavatories.
Charging e-cigarettes is also prohibited.
At night, Ranginui shows us the way home.
His stars guide us and connect us to those who came before us and those who will come after us.
If we need to evacuate the aircraft,
emergency escape path lighting will show you the way to the exit.
Lightweight handheld electronic devices can be used at any time but must be switched to flight mode first.
And remember, cellular functions must remain off at all times.
Stow larger items in the overhead locker or in a bag underneath the seat in front.
If you lose your device in the seat, please call your Flight Attendant for help.
For more information, have a look at the safety card in the seat pocket in front of you,
or ask your Flight Attendant.
If the land is well,
and the sea is well,
the people will thrive.
Thank you for travelling with Araraurangi – Air New Zealand – on this waka rererangi.
We invite all of you to join Tiaki’s quest to care for the people, places and culture of Aotearoa.
Tiaki is still out there.
Caring for our Guardians.
Showing us the way.
Are flying waka real?
Of course they are.
They’re just a bit more flash these days.