Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on the Government unveiling their latest multi-billion dollar defence spend
Heather du Plessis-Allan Drive · Newstalk ZB
August 21, 20255m 19s
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Show Notes
The Government's speaking about the importance of deterring threats, as it confirms a multi-billion dollar defence spend.
It's investing $2.7 billion dollars for two new Airbus A321 planes to replace ageing planes that have broken down numerous times.
The new planes will be delivered in 2028.
Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper talks about the potential implications of this spend.
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