New Zealand Boosts Defence Spending in Face of 'Adverse' Security Environment

New Zealand lifts defense budget, citing security fears

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New Zealand boosts defence spending in face of 'adverse' security environment

New Zealand's government will boost defence spending by nine percent, according to its 2026 budget unveiled Thursday, with Finance Minister Nicola Willis saying the country faced its "most adverse" security…

Spending on Pacific aid and defence

Budget 2026 will see more foreign aid to the Pacific region, while defence and customs spending rises with an eye towards crime and security.

New Zealand delivers stripped-back budget with few voter incentives

The government vowed to boost capital spending on defence, schools and hospitals while keeping a tight grip on new operating spending. Read more at straitstimes.com.

Budget 2026 boosts Pacific aid and defence spending amid security concerns

But Pacific-focussed policy work will be cut as the government seeks to reduce the size of the public sector, as the Ministry for Pacific Peoples will see a $2.8 million cut over four years.

New taxes, sensible spending and rosy forecasts put surplus in sight

The Government has delivered a sensible Budget, with few gimmicks and spending focused on health, defence, transport and education. New initiatives will be...