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Apr 2024
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Consumer wants microscope put over Air N...

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Air New Zealand's ramping up domestic airfares from tomorrow. Last week the National carrier warned travel agents that all existing bookings need to be ticketed by midnight, to avoid any price changes. Consumer New Zealand chief executive Jon Duffy speaks to Lisa Owen.  
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