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EPISODE · Feb 23, 2026 · 3 MIN

James Evans: Airways New Zealand GM of Commercial Manager

from The Mike Hosking Breakfast · host Newstalk ZB

There’s some concern about our air traffic controllers being poached.   Airways New Zealand has raised the issue during an address before a Parliamentary Select Committee, warning that there’s a global shortage of controllers.  General Manager of Commercial James Evans told Mike Hosking that New Zealand is currently positioned very well to cope with tight numbers.  But, he says, there’s definitely a problem globally, and they are having overseas Air Navigation Service Providers approach New Zealand controllers.   LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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