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NZ says it lacks funds for higher defense spending
Filed: May 30, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Summary: Finance Minister Nicola Willis said New Zealand lacks fiscal headroom to raise defense spending to US-expected levels.
WHO: Nicola Willis
WHAT: Said New Zealand lacks fiscal headroom to increase defense spending to levels the US might expect
WHEN: May 30, 2026 at 6:50 PM ET
WHERE: New Zealand
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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