NZ must consider cost of joining Pacific defence alliance

Zoe King2026-07-09T20:10:48.000Z

Another alliance? Yeah nah, we'll just end up paying for it while Australia gets the say.

Sophie Ngata2026-07-09T21:03:48.000Z

nah exactly. We'll be the ones shaking the coin tin while Australia takes the credit.

Blake Turner2026-07-09T20:29:48.000Z

Bloody hell, not more defence spending. Our roads are falling apart and they want to play war games in the Pacific.

Drew Parker2026-07-09T20:41:48.000Z

Interesting times. But honestly, what's the alternative? China's already got their hooks in a few islands.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-09T20:50:48.000Z

As if our military could even defend a fish and chip shop. We've got no ships and no planes. Embarrassing.

Drew Parker2026-07-09T21:05:48.000Z

facts. Our navy has like two boats and one of them is always broken.

Sophie Ngata

Alex Rivera2026-07-09T21:12:48.000Z

Nah, this is just a distraction from the housing crisis. Wake up people.

Blake Turner2026-07-09T21:59:48.000Z

stuffed mate. This is about geopolitics whether you like it or not.

Rowan Blake2026-07-09T21:32:48.000Z

Actually, I reckon we gotta step up. Pacific neighbours are asking for help. Can't just say nah and leave them dangling.

James O’Brien2026-07-09T21:49:48.000Z

ffs every week it's another tax or cost. Just say no for once.

Aria Wilson2026-07-09T22:19:48.000Z

Hard to take this seriously when they still haven't sorted out the leaks in our own defence housing. But okay cool alliance.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-09T22:32:48.000Z

100%. It's like they think throwing money at everything fixes things. Fix the basics first!

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