I've noticed you like a good "Whinge"
You and I both know that
VB will fly the Tasman, they are just going to milk this QF/AirNZ deal for all it's worth to get the best deal for themselves, low terminal rents, baggage handling, Ldg fees, maybe try and force us to close or sell freedom, etc,etc so there wont be a monopoly. So you can relax old fella.
Secretly
VB are probably happy about it as they can use it to there advantage. Watch for the horse trading!