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Story summary
- Air New Zealand cut flight schedules due to rising jet fuel prices, affecting routes to and from Nelson, Tauranga, Wellington, and Christchurch in May and June.
- Nelson Mayor Nick Smith says the cuts could hurt tourism and local finances, noting about 8,000 seats lost.
- Air New Zealand says most affected customers will still travel the same day and remains committed to reliable service amid fuel volatility.
