Sell the government's Air New Zealand stake
What it actually does
In February 2026, after Air New Zealand reported a $40 million half-year loss, David Seymour renewed ACT's call for the government to sell its 51% shareholding. Luxon said there would be no asset sales this term, and Winston Peters called the idea economically reckless.
Source: Newstalk ZB · 2026-02
The Trump take
“Sell the airline? I had an airline, the Trump Shuttle, gorgeous planes, gold seatbelts. I'll make an offer. Very low offer. That's the art of the deal.”parody
Why it scored this way
Big government
Privatising a state-controlled company
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Deals & property
A big deal for private buyers
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