#20 Budget Cuts, Agriculture Struggles & Defence: New Zealand’s National Security Shake-Up | Scott McKenzie

Budget Cuts, Agriculture Struggles & Defence: New Zealand’s National Security Shake-Up | Scott McKenzie

In this episode, it's all about the transformation of New Zealand’s national security landscape under the new government, exploring how budget cuts, agriculture challenges, and defence reforms are shaping the future. 

Scott McKenzie from Pappas Consulting offers critical insights into how Prime Minister Chris Luxon’s leadership is driving strategic changes across key sectors like healthcare, defence, and agriculture. As New Zealand grapples with post-COVID economic recovery, these reforms aim to strengthen the nation’s resilience and prepare for future challenges. 
This discussion also touches on the growing potential for Australia and New Zealand to collaborate more closely in defence and procurement to ensure greater efficiency and effectiveness.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ National Security Shake-Up: How New Zealand’s government is addressing defence capability challenges with strategic budget cuts. 
✔️ Agriculture at a Crossroads: The impact of global markets and environmental policies on New Zealand’s critical agriculture sector. 
✔️ Collaborative Defence: The potential benefits of deeper cooperation between Australia and New Zealand in procurement and military platforms. 
✔️ Economic Resilience: How healthcare reforms and long-term infrastructure planning are playing a role in New Zealand’s recovery strategy. 
✔️ Supply Chain Struggles: The effect of global supply chain delays on New Zealand’s industries, particularly in defence and agriculture.

This episode is essential for government, defence, and infrastructure leaders seeking to understand New Zealand’s post-COVID strategy. Learn how budget reforms, strategic investments, and regional cooperation could drive future economic and security outcomes. Tune in to discover how New Zealand is balancing national security with long-term sustainability, and what these changes could mean for Australia's collaboration with its closest neighbour.

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