Jacinda Ardern says 'militarisation in our region is not necessary and not wanted' | 7.30

New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has been crisscrossing the globe. She was in London for a trade deal, Madrid for the NATO summit, Washington to meet Joe Biden at the White House, and speaking to graduates at Harvard University, where she made a plea for individuals to empower themselves in a social media age against the dangers of disinformation. Now she's in Australia. She talks to 7.30’s Sarah Ferguson.

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[davidcarter]

NZ is certainly not contributing to regional militarisation. Since Helen Clark the defence of NZ has been left to Australia.

[johns]

She laughs at the question on the NZ economy. Food insecurity amongst her people, higher inflation than australia, housing crisis and child poverty - she’s insane

[matthewdudael]

Why does no one ever ask Jacinda about Clark Gayfords alleged drug convictions and name suppression
So much for NZs " most open and transparent government New Zealand has ever seen "

[Ausfailia]

I think it's a bit naive to not arm yourself

[johnbudd]

Considering Helen Clark got rid of our air force jets at the time we are no longer defensive country

[andypayne]

As a New Zealander, this scares me. It’s not about being different, it’s about the freedom to express different opinions. The moderation of Social Media is dangerous. Who decides what is “true” or what is “misinformation?” Call me skeptical, but governments in general have been consistent pedlars of misinformation. Without the ability to question or push back the government, government becomes very unfettered.

[markbenge]

This person continues to say, we. There is no, we, in her mind. Her way or nothing. She called decent freedom loving citizens names, from a distance. Then had the police storm those citizens to move them out from public land. Vile, thing. She is not what she says she is. Have no doubt. 🇳🇿NZ

[re]

They don’t want nuclear subs in their waters, but they will sure want them if there is a war. They are spineless.

[BTCxyz]

Let's not forget China owns most of N.Z land

[ArcaneCompanion]

She's a brilliant wordsmith in the way she dances around the issue and refuses to be pinned on any point, but make no mistake, when China comes knocking she is going to open the door and let them in.

[marzenageorgopoulos]

She is from World Economic Forum....She is a Schwab's student...Black Rock and...

[andycraig]

Climate change what are you talking about if Australia contributes to 1.2% of greenhouse gases just as a fact, , New Zealand’s contribution to greenhouse gases is scientifically negligible, you really believe climate change is more of a issue than the rise of China in the Pacific I find it absolutely unbelievable and very hard to listen to what comes out of this woman’s mouth

[jadomi]

Hey, ABC, you forgot to turn comments off like you do every other time. You know, so you can have zero discourse on the output we are forced to pay you for.

[resolecca]

1:14 They always gloss over the fact he was Australian, especially in Australia

[JP-hbmv]

We must be realists, China is preparing for conflict and we must show vigilance and a strong defense.

[barbararice]

Licking the hand of your enemies doesn't sound much of a strategy to me 👈😑

[BMC-hluh]

Strange how the issue of the US selling nuclear submarines to Australia is not considered "militarization of the region".

[dekumutant]

"we should work together and decide as a forum"
is this an intelligence failure on aus and NZ's part?
"it is not for NZ or AUS to dictate"

Bruh you just said this should be done together in a forum and then say it's none of our business when pushed. Is it our business or not? Very snakey answers here

[leopereirafilho]

When the Chinese empire lands 10 million soldiers to take over her country I want to see her keep this speech of peace and love. This woman looks just like our dear Justin Trudeau in Canada. Naivety or hypocrisy?

[karenfulton]

Haven't heard her speak up about already breaches of China yet....