Over the past five decades, Jim Harré has been a pivotal figure in shaping Air New Zealand's inflight wine service. His extensive experience in selecting top-quality wines from New Zealand has left a lasting mark on the airline's offerings.
Air New Zealand CEO Greg Foran highlighted Jim's significant contributions: "Jim's influence has supported Air New Zealand's wine journey to follow that of the New Zealand wine industry in becoming world-class. As the industry has grown and matured, we've been able to select more and more local wineries to showcase to our customers, and we're now proud to deliver a wine list featuring wine exclusively from Aotearoa."
Foran expressed gratitude for Jim's dedication over the years: "I want to personally thank Jim for the past 50 years of dedication. His expertise and passion for New Zealand wines have elevated Air New Zealand's wine list to be a highlight for our onboard wine enthusiasts."