The cynic in me says it was really only a matter of time before such changes occurred... As a result I tend to be a pretty active mileage burner who in this instance, like others in regional centres, will be particularly affected by the changes. For example: current economy award ABX (via SYD) to CNS/NAN/AKL/CHC etc = 30,000 new = 52,000. Now that’s points devaluation