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Author: Jamie Ensorl

The Defence Force is to get a near-$600 million boost in the Budget, with the money going towards personnel pay, equipment and infrastructure.  

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/05/judith-collins-says-defence-force-did-well-finding-savings-but-can-t-get-blood-out-of-a-stone.html
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Author: Ben McKay

New Zealand will boost funding for both defence and foreign affairs in its upcoming budget, in a move likely to please its international partners.

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Article: https://www.canberratimes.com.au/story/8618221/defence-budget-boost-as-new-zealand-looks-to-step-up/
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Author: Charlotte Cook

Bad weather and aircraft availability left 12 Defence Force staff stranded in Antarctica for a month with a rapidly closing window to get out before winter.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/05/02/defence-force-staff-left-stranded-in-antarctica-for-a-month/
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Minister of Defence Judith Collins says the readiness of the New Zealand Defence Force is improving after a report late last year suggested widespread issues.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/26/judith-collins-hints-at-budget-boost-for-fragile-defence-force/
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Author: Henry McMullan

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has unveiled its new Bushmaster NZ5.5 Armoured Vehicles as it strides towards enhanced defence capabilities.

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Article: https://www.1news.co.nz/2024/04/22/an-exclusive-look-at-nzs-new-bushmaster-armoured-vehicles/
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Intelligence agencies have revealed a further threat from China, telling MPs seven former Defence Force personnel were hired to help train the People's Liberation Army.

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Article: Yet another threat from China has been revealed through intelligence agencies
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Author: Charlotte Cook,

The Defence Force is again warning the government it is in a dire state, describing it as vulnerable and the Navy as extremely fragile.

Staff have left in droves and it was now looking at making it easier to meet the minimum entry requirements for education, health and fitness.

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Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/512447/nzdf-warns-government-again-it-is-in-dire-state
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Australia's Trade Minister has been told to apologise for saying New Zealand is the nation's most trusted ally. 

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Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2024/03/australia-s-trade-minister-told-to-apologise-for-saying-new-zealand-is-most-trusted-ally.html
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There is a huge difference between friends and allies and partners and it is not all to do with defence. You have to add in history, trade, tourism, and other governmental ties etc. People tend to think when you say ally that you instantly mean defence.

While I am not agreeing or disagreeing with his statement I understand where he is coming from.
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