Winston Peters says US scaling back of military drill caught NZ off guard
New Zealand's defence force learned through media reports that a joint military exercise with allies was being significantly scaled back.
New Zealand's defence force was not given advance notice that a military exercise involving allied partners was being significantly reduced. The defence force found out about the scaling back through media reports rather than through official channels. Winston Peters described the situation as a surprise.
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Winston Peters says US scaling back of military drill New Zealand involved in 'a surprise'
The defence force wasn't given a heads up that an exercise it's taking part in with allies was being significantly reduced – finding out through media reports.