G'day sqwark;
At the moment Jetstar services 3 mainland ports (sorry.couldn't resist) from Christchurch,this could change to include services from other NZ ports in the future ,but not AKL.
About 10 crews based CHC at the moment with FO's off intake starting there.Most want to come back to OZ,so CHC will probably be a starting point for most intake,until something else changes.
Word is large intake this year so those of you who are intersted in a CHC base,would stand a good chance.
Jetconnect still runs the domestic and some ditch crossing and will continue to do so,unless there is some Qantas,Air New Zealand tie up.
Either way you can't lose.
I hear catering with Jetconnect is much better.That may help you make your decision.
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