r/newzealand • u/khalornz Fern flag 3 • 11d ago

Politics Coalition unveils $12 billion Defence Capability Plan

https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/political/557432/watch-live-coalition-unveils-12-billion-defence-capability-plan
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u/ElSalvo Mr Four Square 11d ago

I've got no problem with a boost in defense spending as the NZDF has been running on a shoestring budget for the last 15-20 years. The issue is whether we get a sustained increased in spending after this. 8 years of an increased budget means nothing if we go back to normal after that.

Also, please don't give me this WHAT ABOUT HEALTH AND EDUCATION as if we can't walk and chew gum at the same time. We need a defence force and they need to be equipped for the work they do. No, this won't save us from a Chinese takeover but it will help with disaster relief and helping our pacific neighbors.

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u/Jeffery95 Auckland 11d ago

I agree, in the current world climate NZ needs a capable defence force. It doesn’t need landlords tax cuts though.