Mark Cameron: ACT Defence Spokesperson on the need to increase New Zealand's defence spend

Mark Cameron: ACT Defence Spokesperson on the need to increase New Zealand's defence spend

Author: Newstalk ZB January 15, 2025 Duration: 3:33

The ACT Party argues the re-election of Donald Trump is another reason for New Zealand to ramp up its Defence spend.  

It's proposing an investment of at least 2% of GDP, with the current spend sitting at 0.9%. 

ACT's defence spokesperson Mark Cameron says the world is becoming a less safe and predictable place, and New Zealand needs to pull its weight in traditional alliances.  

He told Tim Beveridge that its incumbent on our crown to spend a bit more on investing in the men and women who wear our national colours every day to protect our national interests. 

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