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For its (albeit limited range of) partner hotels, NZ scheme can also be relatively generous.
For Australian members you get 1 Airpoint$ per about $17 spent at hotels(depending on exchange rate that converts from NZ Airpoint Dollars and Aus Airpoint Dollars which is a bit of an annoyance).
This means to get a standard cheap 1 way to from east coast Aus to NZ, compare these examples:
1) Standard Smart Saver fare on Air NZ ($189):
Need to spend $189x 17 =$3213 at partner hotels.
2) Sale Smart Saver fares (which at times I've seen as low as about $130):
Need to spend $130 x 17 = $2210 at partner hotels
3) Qantas Frequent Flyer Award:
Need 18,000 pts @ 3 pts/$, which needs $6000 spend at partner hotels.
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