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The New Zealand government is actively exploring ways to claw back a $2.75 million loan from Moana Pasifika, with Sport Minister Mark Mitchell confirming the Crown is examining multiple recovery options. The debt represents taxpayer funding extended to the Super Rugby Pacific franchise that remains unpaid. Mitchell's statement signals a shift from passive monitoring to active collection, though no timeline or specific mechanism has been disclosed. The loan was part of government support designed to underwrite Moana Pasifika's entry into professional competition. Recovery efforts will test the political and financial viability of state-backed expansion teams when balance sheets turn red.
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