Air NZ has announced a major shake-up of its regional services, including an end to all Wairarapa services, fewer flights from Wanganui and a boost to its Rotorua services.

What began as an after-work project has evolved into a key string to Jorge Araque's business bow. Four years ago, Mr Araque set up Mancuza and at that time set himself a challenge of building an arcade gaming machine in his spare time.