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Former Air New Zealand CEO calls out PM’s not ‘cool’ criticism of airline’s performance

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Last week, Christopher Luxon labelled the national carrier’s financial loss a “pretty poor performance”.

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The Country

Daily News podcast from Newstalk ZB

The Country 02/09/26: Christopher Luxon talks to Hamish McKay

The Country discuss Christopher Luxon’s response to Rob Fyfe over Air New Zealand’s loss and the government’s 51% stake and expectations

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Battle of the ex-Air NZ CEOs: Rob Fyfe says Luxon’s scathing rebuke not ‘cool’

Former Air New Zealand chief executive Rob Fyfe says Prime Minister Christopher Luxon’s rebuke of the airline was not “cool”. Luxon, another former Air NZ...

1 day ago·Auckland, New Zealand

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Former Air New Zealand CEO calls out PM’s not ‘cool’ criticism of airline’s performance

Last week, Christopher Luxon labelled the national carrier’s financial loss a “pretty poor performance”.

1 day ago·Wellington, New Zealand

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Who is to blame for Air New Zealand’s latest result?

Christopher Luxon has asked Air New Zealand to explain what caused its recently announced significant loss. The answer appears to be a decision made by Air New Zealand while he was Chief Executive.

1 day ago

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Stuff broke the news in Wellington, New Zealand 1 day ago on Monday, August 31, 2026.

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