flippersview, you say: "Their convienient disregard for air service agreements and obligations"
Are you aware that about 8 years ago the Australian and NZ governments granted 5th freedom rights to EK because they didn't see it as a threat? Incidentally there are 7 other Airlines that also enjoy 5th freedom rights on the Trans-Tasman!
EK is just doing what its entitled to do.
You also mention that EK is 'dumping' capacity on the trans Tasman route. For starters, EK doesn't have spare capacity to 'dump'. The airline has an AVERAGE seat load factor of 82% (figures ANZ and QF could only dream of achieving). And before you say anything about 'cheap tickets', a quick Google search for ticket prices for next week will reveal an EK round trip ticket from SYD-AKL-SYD is only $8 cheaper than ANZ and over $100 MORE expensive than LAN.
Perhaps folks in NZ or Aus would prefer to fly on a nice new A380 with great service as opposed to a clapped out B737 or A320 with sh1t service.
Get your facts straight BEFORE posting as it may save you from looking foolish later on!