Originally Posted by ukflyer1

Bit of an update based on recent domestic travel.
Airport based staff members can still use the FQTS/FQTV fields - and add a *G number for status whilst leaving AirNZ number for accrual. The understanding of how to do this is still low. However, a supervisor mentioned that "is this what we have been asked to stop doing" whilst showing a junior member the typed codes to enter. So, system still allows it, but it may be that it is not meant to be done.
Yes it was possible to enter the lounge by showing a physical card with name on, not linked to booking.