![]() Earthtimes.org | Qantas takeover bid gives boost to Air NZ Stuff.co.nz - By KATE PERRY. Air New Zealand's shares piggy-backed on gains made by Qantas after private equity buyers launched a takeover bid for Australia's flagship airline worth an estimated $A10 billion ($NZ11.5b). Macquarie offers Qantas ownership assurances Private equity groups pursue Qantas |