Earning Qantas points from New Zealand

[Mike Jones]

Hi Matt and community, I am a long time QC member and reached lofty Platinum level some years ago when I was travelling frequently between NZ and Aus. My business travel has come to an end with retirement however I have a pretty reasonable tally of QFF points that I would like to protect for future use. I was earning QFF points from an ANZ Qantas branded credit card until that option was closed down just over a year ago and I have not been able to find a way to earn points other than flying - which I am being forced to do shortly just to keep my points active. I would greatly appreciate any advice from the experts in the community who have any clever ideas that I could use - a totally non required flight from Auckland to Wellington return on Jetstar so far seems to be the most cost effective option that I have available to me.

Thanks

Mike

 

[cambriamarsh]

Hi Matt and community, I am a long time QC member and reached lofty Platinum level some years ago when I was travelling frequently between NZ and Aus. My business travel has come to an end with retirement however I have a pretty reasonable tally of QFF points that I would like to protect for future use. I was earning QFF points from an ANZ Qantas branded credit card until that option was closed down just over a year ago and I have not been able to find a way to earn points other than flying - which I am being forced to do shortly just to keep my points active. I would greatly appreciate any advice from the experts in the community who have any clever ideas that I could use - a totally non required flight from Auckland to Wellington return on Jetstar so far seems to be the most cost effective option that I have available to me.

Thanks

Mike

Similar issue, do you have AmEx? Membership rewards can convert to QFF points. Other than that it's hard without flying.

Be good to see any other ideas from NZ based QFF members

 

[Mike Jones]

Similar issue, do you have AmEx? Membership rewards can convert to QFF points. Other than that it's hard without flying.

Be good to see any other ideas from NZ based QFF members

No Amex - no business activity and unfortunately cannot justify

 

[Lynda2475]

Can you buy something via Qantas marketplace on the NZ site? Should be a partner selling something much cheaper than a flight.

Although there can sometimes be quite a lg on points arriving so try to buy early in your FF year.

 

[oz_mark]

I though BNZ had a transfer option from one of its cards.
Other than that, hire a car from Avis?
Or, if worst comes to worst, maybe buy some points.

 

[SYD]

To keep points “alive”, the QF Well-being app is a good option. Totally free and regular small points earn will keep points alive indefinitely.

There are some hacks required to get it downloaded and working OS but not sure if that’s an issue for NZ?

 

[Mwenenzi]

Welcome to Au FF
Very hard to earn QF points in NZ from non flying activity. I look after some NZ family QF ff accounts.

Is an AFF article/thread on earning QF ff points (by MattG) with non flying activities that I cannot find (Edit see below)

(a) Woolworths NZ

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Thread 'Everyday Rewards can now be earned for Woolies spends in both Australia and New Zealand'

Jun 5, 2024

Following the rollout of Everyday Rewards in New Zealand, anyone who is a member can now earn points when visiting their neighbouring country for Woolies spends:

• Aussies will earn 1 point for every NZD$1 they spend
• Kiwis will earn 1 point for every AUD$1 they spend

While you can earn rewards in neighbouring countries, you can at the moment only redeem rewards in your home country. Everyday Extra members will not earn extra points on purchases.

FAQ/Help pages for each country have been updated:

• Australia - https://www.woolworthsrewards.com.au/support.html
• NZ -...

• chrispy3276
• Replies: 11
• Forum: Woolworths Everyday Rewards

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An AU issued WW Everyday card can transfer WW points to QF points.
The AU issued WW Everyday card can earn at Woolworths NZ. But no bonus offers. But would take a lot to earn 2000 WW Everyday points that convert to 1000 QF points. If you you buy a lot of booze, from WW NZ, may be less of issue. Only need to do once every 18 months if no other eligible activity.


(b) BNZ

Post in thread 'You can now transfer Altitude & Amplify Points to Everyday Rewards'

Yesterday at 2:19 PM

This has been in New Zealand for a while. I can transfer my BNZ reward points to my Qantas account. I think it covers all bank transactions, not just credit cards.

• Beano

This has been in New Zealand for a while. I can transfer my BNZ reward points to my Qantas account. I think it covers all bank transactions, not just credit cards.

(c) QF Marketplace NZ

Qantas Marketplace NZ | Shop Online - Use or Earn Points

Use Qantas Points or Points Plus Pay to shop for home appliances, electronics, homewares, kids toys, gift cards and more at Qantas Marketplace. Shop here.

marketplace.qantas.com

JbHiFi NZ

Buy JB Hi-Fi Digital Gift Card | Qantas Marketplace

Use Qantas Points or points plus pay to shop for JB Hi-Fi Digital Gift Card online on the Qantas Marketplace. Shop here.

marketplace.qantas.com

SuperCheapAuto NZ

Buy Supercheap Auto Digital Gift Card | Qantas Marketplace

Use Qantas Points or points plus pay to shop for Supercheap Auto Digital Gift Card online on the Qantas Marketplace. Shop here.

marketplace.qantas.com

Edit
Are also older articles - threads

8 Free Ways to Earn Qantas Frequent Flyer Points in 2024

You don't need to spend money to earn Qantas points! Here are eight ways to earn Qantas Frequent Flyer points for free.

www.australianfrequentflyer.com.au

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Thread 'Is this an "activity" that can extend the 18 months expiry date of QFF points?'

Aug 15, 2020

Hi fellow AFFers,

My QFF points are due to expire in Feb 2021(last activity Aug 2019). I am currently overseas and cannot come back to Australia at present with all the inbound restrictions, and no chance of overseas travel/hotel stay during this pandemic.

As I can't see myself earning or using any QFF points before the expiry date of Feb 2021, I am wondering whether I can make use of the free cancellation condition with Qantas redemption tickets in order to create an "activity" and therefore reset my 18 months validity/expiry date.

My question is, if I book a one way redemption...

• jokes128
• Replies: 25
• Forum: Qantas | Frequent Flyer

My post on FT --> link
Is not up to date.