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$16 Million for Ukraine, but just $600k for flood-stricken Kiwi farmers?

$16 Million for Ukraine, but just $600k for flood-stricken Kiwi farmers?

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Decision on additional Tasman flood funds not yet made - prime minister |  RNZ News

About a month ago, I wrote about the $16 million Prime Minister Chris Luxon proudly pledged to Ukraine. At the time, I asked how can this government justify giving millions to a war 17,000 kilometres away while New Zealanders are struggling through a cost-of-living crisis, homelessness, and exploding surgery waitlists?

Now we’ve got an answer.

On July 20t…

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