Why didn't the Aussie government just let Air NZ operate across the ditch under Open Skies as it promised when it signed the agreement? Air NZ would probably still be over there now with a half dozen 737's running around and a tiny market share. But after signing the Oz government became concerned about the ability of Ansett and Qantas to compete and did a complete 180. (You sign something and then you say "nah I changed my mind?????????") When Air NZ set out to enter the Oz market it had no intention of ever buying anyone. Such is hindsight, I wish we were blessed.
And good luck to everyone job hunting.