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I must say I agree with you on the nepotism thing in NZ. Years ago in the US a lot of airlines had strict anti nepotism rules. For example at North West, if your Dad was a NW pilot you would never have got a job there. Even after he had retired.
If I remember right, could be the same if the relative wasn't that closely linked to you.
You would have to go to another airline. I believe however, that these rules have been relaxed.