TIA welcomes the processes to establish the supply of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (SAF) in Aotearoa New Zealand as the only option currently available for decarbonising long-haul aviation. 

TIA supports steps taken by Government and Air New Zealand to put in place the supply of SAF. We have advocated for the SAF Mandate and support the SAF Consortium that has developed a viable pathway to standing up a SAF industry in Aotearoa New Zealand. TIA will provide further support as and where it can. However, TIA is concerned that the Government is not prioritising the development of SAF that will result in commercial supply to SAF to airlines servicing Aotearoa New Zealand. 

TIA recognises the work of the global cruise industry to develop non-carbon propulsion technologies and advocates for these new generation vessels to be deployed to Aotearoa New Zealand as soon as is possible. 

For the Aotearoa New Zealand land transport system, TIA supports the development of the infrastructure needed to enable tourism industry transition to sustainable fuels. This includes development of a national electric vehicle (EV) charging network and other infrastructure that may be needed as they become viable options, such as a nitrogen supply network.