Christopher Luxon: Prime Minister on accusations NZ's freeloading off the US military, Budget 2026,
“We choose our defence spending and no one else,” the Prime Minister says as the United States continues to pressure other nations, including New Zealand, to increase military spending.
Speaking with Heather du Plessis-Allan on Newstalk ZB’s Mike Hosking Breakfast, Christoper Luxon has backed New Zealand’s defence spending.
Luxon denied New Zealand is “freeloading” off America after US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth fired comments at New Zealand over the weekend.
“We choose our defence spending and no one else,” Luxon said.
“I’m damn…
The skinny
The skinny isn't ready yet — notes appear once the transcript is processed.