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New Zealand can no longer take its security for granted, says defence minister as military spending rises

New Zealand can no longer take its security for granted, says defence minister as military spending rises
Channel News Asia Friday 29 May 2026, 13:44 UTC 1 min read
New Zealand could move faster towards its target of spending 2 per cent of GDP on defence if security conditions warrant it, Defence Minister Chris Penk tells CNA.
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