Defence Minister Judith Collins says it's time the government properly funded the New Zealand Defence Force, after what she says is 35 years of inadequate funding. It comes as the Chinese stage live-firing operations in the Tasman Sea, without having alerted the government first.  To discuss the issue, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.  LISTEN ABOVESee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Defence Minister Judith Collins says it's time the government properly funded the New Zealand Defence Force, after what she says is 35 years of inadequate funding. It comes as the Chinese stage live-firing operations in the Tasman Sea, without having alerted the government first. To discuss the issue, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Defence Minister Judith Collins says it's time the government properly funded the New Zealand Defence Force, after what she says is 35 years of inadequate funding. It comes as the Chinese stage live-firing operations in the Tasman Sea, without having alerted the government first.&nbsp; To discuss the issue, Newstalk ZB political editor Jason Walls joined Nick Mills for the Beehive Buzz.&nbsp; LISTEN ABOVESee <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="noopener noreferrer">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Beehive Buzz: Jason Walls on the government hinting at a Defence funding boost

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Wellingtonians now have the chance to discuss the issues of the day one-on-one with proud local Nick Mills and have a forum to share their ideas, passions and outrages on a daily basis. You don't find many people more passionate about the capital than Nick, and he comes to Wellington Mornings after decades of success as the man behind some of the city's leading hospitality and entertainment offerings - Spruce Goose, Hummingbird and the Wellington Saints basketball team just to name a few. Nick's proud of his city but also knows much can be improved on to make Wellington an even better place, and brings an honest, edgy, fun and engaging show to Wellingtonians each weekday from 9 'til midday.

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