Budget
at a Glance

Defence and foreign affairs

Budget 2026 invests a total of $2.3 billion capital and $1.2 billion operating funding in New Zealand's defence and intelligence capabilities. It also increases funding to promote New Zealand's interests overseas.

Budget at a Glance icon - Soldier Funding to retain existing Defence Force staff and increase numbers in key areas. Budget at a Glance icon - Battle ship Investment to ensure the Anzac-class frigates and HMNZS Canterbury remain operational.
Budget at a Glance icon - Army jeep Investment to improve facilities at military bases across New Zealand. Budget at a Glance icon - Helicopter Funding to enable continued operation of aircraft, ships and land forces.
Budget at a Glance icon - Kiwi bird $110 million for international development cooperation, focused on the Pacific. Budget at a Glance icon - Growth chart $145 million to ensure a resilient, safe and secure offshore diplomatic and trade network.
Budget at a Glance icon - Soldier Funding to retain existing Defence Force staff and increase numbers in key areas.
Budget at a Glance icon - Battle ship Investment to ensure the Anzac-class frigates and HMNZS Canterbury remain operational.
Budget at a Glance icon - Army jeep Investment to improve facilities at military bases across New Zealand.
Budget at a Glance icon - Helicopter Funding to enable continued operation of aircraft, ships and land forces.
Budget at a Glance icon - Kiwi bird $110 million for international development cooperation, focused on the Pacific.
Budget at a Glance icon - Growth chart $145 million to ensure a resilient, safe and secure offshore diplomatic and trade network.