Christopher Luxon defends defence job cuts during India visit

Friday 21 March 2025 · 3 outlets · 3 reports · updated Fri 21 Mar 2025, 8:04am

In this story Christopher Luxon, New Zealand Defence Force

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has rejected claims that New Zealand Defence Force civilian job cuts are due to insufficient funding. Speaking from the HMNZS Te Kaha in Mumbai, he argued that increased defence spending is essential for prosperity and dismissed criticisms regarding the coalition's investment.

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1. RNZFri 21 Mar 2025, 5:42am

   Defence focus on Luxon's last day in India (opens in new tab)

2. NZ HeraldFri 21 Mar 2025, 6:30am

   Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in India defends NZDF job cuts plan (opens in new tab)

3. 1News via RNZFri 21 Mar 2025, 8:04am

   Luxon defends NZDF civilian job cuts on last day of India trip (opens in new tab)