Author: RNZ

Hundreds more New Zealanders are rushing to sign up to the Army amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

An extra 1000 or more recruits join the Army, Air Force and Navy each year to add extra muscle to the military, or plug gaps as people leave.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/07/covid-19-big-influx-of-army-recruits-amid-coronavirus-pandemic.html
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Author: Dan Satherley

A COVID-19 case picked up at the border in South Korea came from New Zealand, according to Korean health officials.

South Korean media reported on Saturday (NZ time) there were 41 new cases - 28 local and 13 arriving from overseas, including one from New Zealand.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2020/07/coronavirus-nz-exported-case-of-covid-19-to-south-korea-report.html
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Author: US Department of State

U.S.-NEW ZEALAND RELATIONS

New Zealand is a strong partner and friend of the United States. The U.S. diplomatic presence in New Zealand dates back to the commissioning of the first U.S. Consul in 1838. Formal diplomatic relations were established in 1942, following the United Kingdom’s recognition of New Zealand’s domestic and external autonomy within the British Empire. During World War II, U.S. military personnel were stationed in New Zealand to prepare for battles such as Guadalcanal and Tarawa.

Article: https://www.state.gov/u-s-relations-with-new-zealand/
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Author: Sky News Australia

After China clearly “stepped up its aggression” in the South China Sea during the COVID-19 pandemic, Australia has had enough of the communist regime’s posturing, says Sky News host Sharri Markson.

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A8r-wvmQynU
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Category : News
Author: 60 Minutes

It started with a dream to create a patch of heaven in Fiji, a surfer’s paradise right near one of the world’s most legendary waves, Cloudbreak. Two Aussie mates, Navrin Fox and Woody Jack, obtained a 99-year lease on land on Malolo Island and planned a small and environmentally friendly resort. But then, to their horror and disgust, right next door bulldozers rolled in and started clearing everything in sight. The spectacular reef, sandy beach and pristine rainforest were all destroyed by Chinese developers determined to build, of all things, a $100 million casino. But as Liam Bartlett reports, far from being wiped out, the Aussie surfers refused to let the dirty rotten scoundrels get away with it.

Article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T1UrPJzi0XU
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Author: Dr David Dickens

Critics assert that New Zealand has a low capacity to absorb the Revolution in Military Affairs (RMA). This paper reviews RMA trendlines and enduring characteristics of New Zealand's strategic interests, constructs a New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) modelled on RMA trendlines, and costs this model. The paper finds that the NZDF can absorb the RMA, and New Zealand can afford to further upgrade its armed forces within current financial baselines. A NZDF modernised along RMA trendlines would be significantly more effective as a fighting force (and in turn in its peacekeeping capacity), in its sovereignty protection roles; and in its ability to carry out ancillary tasks including research and, rescue and disaster relief.

Article: https://www.wgtn.ac.nz/strategic-studies/documents/working-papers/wp-14.pdf
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 An older paper (1999) ... I agree with some of what he said, other stuff I am not sure ... and today's world is totally different from when this was written and when it was targeted for.

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Author: Tom Peters

New Zealand’s Green Party purports to have a pacifist foreign policy. Its founding charter lists “non-violent conflict resolution” as one of four guiding principles. Following the recent US assassination of Iranian General Qassem Suleimani, an act of war, Green MP Golriz Ghahraman called for NZ troops to be withdrawn from Iraq, where they are supporting the illegal US imperialist occupation.

Article: https://www.scoop.co.nz/stories/HL2001/S00048/new-zealand-greens-support-military-build-up.htm
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Author: George Block

Defence Minister Ron Mark says a massive Australian military build-up will benefit New Zealand.

“What is good for Australia and the defence of Australia is ultimately good for New Zealand,” he told Stuff.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300048863/defence-minister-ron-mark-says-huge-aussie-military-buildup-will-benefit-nz
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 And this is why people think New Zealand is bludging off Australia... New Zealand must also increase Defence spending.

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