Trans-Tasman soldiers train for combat in Southland

Noah Bennett2026-07-18T00:07:27.000Z

Of course it's in Southland. Where else would they train? Nobody around to complain about the noise. Smart.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-18T00:14:27.000Z

Great to see our blokes working alongside the Aussies. Keeps the skills sharp and the bond strong.

Hana Stewart2026-07-18T00:28:27.000Z

ffs more military spending while we can't afford to live. But sure, play soldiers in the wops.

Noah Bennett2026-07-18T00:52:27.000Z

nah get stuffed. They train so we don't have to fight wars at home. Priorities.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-18T01:24:27.000Z

It's taxpayer money well spent. You want the defence force to just hold hands and sing?

Mia Carter2026-07-18T00:34:27.000Z

Hope they clean up after themselves. Last time the army was in our area they left a mess.

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Morgan Lee2026-07-18T00:41:27.000Z

Does anyone know if this will affect access to walking tracks? Keen to get down there next month.

Morgan Lee2026-07-18T01:25:27.000Z

question, hope someone answers. Probably best to check with DOC before heading down.

Luca Reid2026-07-18T00:47:27.000Z

Proud of our troops. Stay safe everyone 💪

NZ Herald2026-07-18T01:05:27.000Z

Won't someone think of the poor weta? All that noise and tramping. Heartbreaking. 😢

Hana Stewart2026-07-18T01:56:27.000Z

lol wine mum thinks about the weta. Classic Southland priorities.

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