Originally Posted by
ottiehund
The following from website run by MBIE.
https://www.consumerprotection.govt....ations-delays/
“If a flight is cancelled due to mandatory government shutdown airlines are not responsible for providing a resolution or alternate plan for continuation of your journey. However, airlines operating within New Zealand will need to give you a refund unless their terms and conditions expressly provide that you are not entitled to one“.
looked at the site you kindly attached the link to .
its pretty oblivious a cash refund is required