Air Canada's new service arrives at Auckland Airport today, bringing with it a 38-million-dollar boost for the economy.
Tourism New Zealand Chief Executive Stephen England-Hall says it's a great opportunity for New Zealand.
He says last year 70-thousand Canadians visited New Zealand, up 6.7 percent on the previous year.
The seasonal non-stop service to and from Vancouver will operate four times a week from mid December through until the end of March.
