via the Daily Telegraph NZ
The things that make you go ‘what the Stuff?!’
New Zealand’s Government has announced multi-million dollar contribution to a NATO–United States initiative supplying weapons and equipment to Ukraine, as Kiev faces escalating international scrutiny over corruption, missing military supplies, and persistent questions about where billions in foreign aid have actually gone.
Foreign Minister Winston Peters and Defence Minister Judith Collins jointly confirmed the funding, which will go toward the “Prioritised Ukraine Requirements List” (PURL) — a program designed to accelerate the delivery of weaponry to Ukraine’s armed forces. Peters said the conflict carries “significant implications” for Europe and the Indo-Pacific, reiterating Wellington’s alignment with NATO’s strategic posture.
The announcement comes at a time when Ukraine’s governance and accountability mechanisms are under deepening suspicion. Multiple Western reports and audits have highlighted concerns about missing equipment, inflated procurement contracts, and internal investigations into officials accused of siphoning off billions in foreign funds.
I object to my taxes being paid to a corrupt regime. When were New Zealanders asked if they were OK about this?
Absolutely ridiculous. This is an outrage.
Luxon, your focus has to be on NEW ZEALAND, and not a corrupt coke-head who has done nothing more than thieve off the western world. Get a grip on priorities.
NZ cannot afford to give away NZ Taxpayers money to a corrupt regime like Ukraine. How about spending that sort of money on employing more nurses and medical health Etc.