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This week's government boost to defence spending over the next four years coincides with rising global tensions.
But it comes after decades of struggle with limited funding for New Zealand's Defence Force.
The boost, $12 billion, $9b of which is new spending, sounds like a lot of money - especially as we face funding challenges in many areas, such as housing, health, and education.
But how far will the money go, and how does it compare to other key public investments?
With all the answers, RNZ Explainer Editor Katie Kenny joins Susie in the Wellington studio.
