Why didn't Air NZ get the 700/800 when they had they chance, instead buying the last of the classics. Now they wait 10+yrs after the NG is been around and finally decide its a good thing! Opportunity missed if you ask me.
NG was logical, transition course for classic guys, Boeing fleet, NG/777/787 all similar and shortened courses.
Maybe now is the time to go A319/A320/A350.