3 chapters across the catalog
Airline Passenger Weighing Surveys, Finnair Safety Protocols
Finnair and Air New Zealand have implemented voluntary programs to weigh passengers and their carry-on luggage. The airlines state the data is essential for calculating aircraft weight and balance to ensure flight safety, as average population weights change over time.
Barack Obama, New Zealand Golf, Mastercard Sponsorship
Former President Barack Obama visited New Zealand for a private golf outing with Sir John Key. The visit was officially co-sponsored by Mastercard, Air New Zealand, and Westpac. The commercial sponsorship of a former president's travel is highlighted as a surreal intersection of political power and corporate branding.
New Zealand Truck Driver, Compressed Air Accident
A New Zealand truck driver survived a freak accident where he fell onto a compressed air hose that pierced his buttock. The air pumped into his body at 100 pounds per square inch, causing him to expand like a balloon and separating fat from muscle. The BBC reported the story, noting that the air eventually escaped his body naturally.
