Further details:
Pvg-akl-zqn the routing. Had 45 minute connection in AKL. Arrived 46 mins late so obviously no chance to make the connection. Only took me 19 mins gate to gate so I would have made it.
Return is akl-sfo. Presently booked via NRT. Would modify to via SYD on UA but only JN is avail and not IN. Extra segment routing is on NZ, CA, BR and is shortest I could find with award seats.