SYDNEY, March 30 (Reuters) - Air New Zealand Ltd AIR.NZ said on Wednesday it is considering selling its 25.9 percent stake in Australian airline Virgin Australia Holdings Ltd VAH.AX .
In a statement, Air New Zealand said it has hired investment banks First NZ Capital and Credit Suisse (SIX:CSGN) to advise on its options with respect to the stake, "including a possible sale of all or part of its shareholding".