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Morrie Davis retires

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Year
1981
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24609
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Year
1981
Reference
24609
Media type
Audio

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Duration
00:05:31
Broadcast Date
04 May 1981
Credits
RNZ Collection
Davis, Morrie, 1924-1995, Interviewee

This news item features a recording from the press conference given by Morrie Davis after the announcement of his retirement as Air New Zealand's Chief Executive, in the wake of the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Mount Erebus disaster.

He says he has become a focal point for attacks on the company and he feels it is appropriate that he retires to restore the well-being of the company in the eyes of the public.

He hopes his move will take pressure off the airline, calling the Commission's report a 'dastardly accusation' and says he intends to work to clear his name.