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They will never extend it as it will cost too much, will need to go into Cook Strait as extension to the other end which will be cheaper has issues regarding height clearance for engine out performance.  Also there is really no international airline interested in providing a medium or long haul flight from here.  QF/EK/CX/BA/JL will route you through SYD and the *A airlines through AKL or SYD.  Of course QF is the only airline offering a J cabin from here so my airline across the Tasman is QF which I am very happy with as I get to use their First Lounge in SYD which IMO is better than the LH First Terminal in FRA, well except for the rubber duck