Air New Zealand reaches in principle deal with some unions

Thursday 4 December 2025 · 2 outlets · 2 reports · updated Thu 4 Dec 2025, 5:11pm

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Air New Zealand has reached agreements in principle with unions representing regional and widebody jet cabin crew, preventing planned strike action for those sectors. However, short-haul cabin crew have issued a new strike notice for 18 December if an agreement is not reached.

How they headlined it

4:58pm

1. RNZThu 4 Dec 2025, 4:58pm

   Air NZ reaches 'in principle' deal to ward off some strikes (opens in new tab)

2. Otago Daily TimesThu 4 Dec 2025, 5:11pm

   Air NZ staff could strike before Christmas (opens in new tab)