17 Sep 2021

Former Defence Minister on AUKUS pact snub

From Morning Report, 8:10 am on 17 September 2021

The Prime Minister's downplaying the impact of a new tri-lateral security deal on New Zealand and its place in the region.

Australia, the United States and Britain have announced a the partnership, to pull together in the the face of increasing challenges in the Indo-Pacific, namely China.

Jacinda Ardern says she's not at all concerned by New Zealand's exclusion.

When announcing the alliance yesterday, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison made a point of saying trans-Tasman relations were unchanged.

Former New Zealand defence minister Wayne Mapp spoke to Corin Dann.