I think it applies to Australia to Doha. Not true of Doha to Bangkok or London. They are taking Kiwis for a ride, in both senses

Sounds fine - until you learn how many status credits QR give. An astoundingly stingy 80 from AKL to DOH. Qantas give 85 to fly from Auckland to Sidney. This should earn 180, by Oneworld mileage tables.