With one of the largest exclusive economic zones in the world and with a long history of international engagement, New Zealand's Defence Force is critical to maintaining our security and protecting New Zealand's interests at home and abroad. In our first term, the National Government issued a Defence White Paper, the first time a Government had formally set out New Zealand's defence strategy in 13 years. The NZDF has an important role to play in delivering a safe and secure New Zealand,
for economic orthodoxy, for example reduction of budget deficits, thrift or a strong currency