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  "path": "/2026/04/why_are_taxpayers_lending_money_tied_to_airports.html",
  "publishedAt": "2026-04-02T03:00:00.000Z",
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  "textContent": "Shane Jones announced: A project to extend Hamilton Airport runway will receive a $6.5 million loan from the Regional Infrastructure Fund, boosting resilience for Waikato and the national aviation network, Regional Development Minister Shane Jones says. “Extending the runway will increase Hamilton Airport’s capacity to support a broader range of aircraft. Its location and proximity […]\n\nThe post Why are taxpayers lending money tied to airports? first appeared on Kiwiblog.",
  "title": "Why are taxpayers lending money tied to airports?"
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