Long-standing Air NZ directors to step down Long-standing Air New Zealand directors Rob Jager and Linda Jenkinson will retire from the Air NZ board at this years annual shareholders meeting that will take place in the final quarter of the calendar year. Jager has served the airline since 1 April, 2013 and has been an excellent director and made a significant contribution to the board. His leadership as chairman of the boards health, safety and security committee will leave a lasting legacy for Air New Zealand, said chair Therese Walsh.