Photo: NZ HeraldNew Zealand First MP Shane Jones has welcomed news that Air New Zealand will be slashing prices, but warns it may not make a difference. Slashing their domestic fares will bring their prices in line with what Jetstar offers on some local routes. Jones said the move to lower domestic fares was overdue - and the regions had been getting a rough deal for quite some time. Jones has long been a critic of Air New Zealand, calling out the airline last year for ending regional flights. Commenting in media today Ardern said the Government played not part in Air New Zealand's decision to cut regional prices.

Source: Otago Daily Times February 25, 2019 23:47 UTC