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Podcast: The Mike Hosking Breakfast
Episode: James Meager: Associate Transport Minister on the use of ÅŒhakea as an alternative runway for commercial flights, loans
Description: The Government's hoping to send economic growth sky-high, announcing a 24/7 alternative runway for commercial airlines. It's approved funding for Ohakea Air Force base, near Palmerston North, to run round-the-clock air traffic control so planes can divert there if needed.  Associate Transport Minister James Meager says this opens up an easier option for long-haul flights that may run low on fuel.  He told Mike Hosking Qatar Airways downgraded its services to New Zealand last year because of how much fuel its planes had to carry.  Meager also says they’re hoping regional airlin...