Will former US President Barack Obama visit New Zealand this year?
It sounds like he's promoting Air NZ

Although the details of his possible visit haven't been revealed, it is understood it will be arranged by Air New Zealand to align with the launch of a new route to the United States.
The route may be to Chicago, which is Obama's home town.
It was announced last year that former Prime Minister, Sir John Key was spreading his wings and joined the board of Air New Zealand, which may of been a deciding factor for Obama to come to New Zealand and potentially promote airline due to their friendship, the Herald reports.

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He wouldn't reveal how much the visit will cost.
"We didn't want to have this like a typically-promoted speech, where we were advertising and selling tickets, so all of the sponsors were of the same mind that we wanted to make this an invitation only speech so that people get to enjoy him without having to pay.

I miss the old days, when former presidents didn't feel the need to whore themselves out for speaking fees

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