Navigating Air Travel Affordability and Indigenous Rights

This chapter explores the tensions between public service ethics and private sector insights, particularly in the context of air travel costs in New Zealand. It discusses the challenges posed by Air New Zealand's pricing strategies, the need for increased market competition, and the implications for consumer choice, while also addressing the complexities surrounding Māori rights and identity in relation to government policies. The conversation highlights the importance of reforming submission practices in the legislative process to ensure meaningful public input and better representation of diverse perspectives.