In addition, lead-in fares between Timaru and Auckland via Wellington will start from $99 - a reduction of $33. JOHN BISSET/STUFF/FILE South Canterbury Chamber of Commerce chief executive Wendy Smith says Air New Zealand's price slashes were a "significant drop". DOUG FIELD/STUFF Aoraki Development chief executive Nigel Davenport believes the people of South Canterbury would welcome Air New Zealand's price slash "with open arms". (File)Aoraki Development chief executive Nigel Davenport said the people of South Canterbury would welcome the price slash "with open arms". Air NZ head of tourism and regional affairs Reuben Levermore touted the changes as "fantastic" news for South Canterbury.

Source: Stuff February 26, 2019 04:18 UTC