The airline's flights, which take effect from 8 June, are designed for business travellers to leave regional areas and fly to Wellington, Auckland and Christchurch.
Speaking to the National Press Club in Canberra on Tuesday, he also stated that Australia will not open its borders to international travellers "anytime soon.”
City leader Carrie Lam said, “The epidemic has eased. We are resuming daily activities in society and economy step by step.”
Air New Zealand has yet to tap into its $900m (NZD) of government loans, documents submitted to the country's stock exchange reveal.
The union met with former Macquarie boss Nicholas Moore on Tuesday and told him a lack of reassurance means serious bidders are “trying to crunch numbers in the dark
The former cosmetic surgeon hopes to use the platform to transport guests and world leaders from the airport to his accommodation, which is also situated adjacent to the International Convention Centre.