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New Zealand is probably one of the most unlikely nations to harbour WMDs (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/New_Zealand%27s_nuclear-free_zo...)

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Please don't confuse me with facts, I already have an opinion!

(I assume the OP refers to the Iraq war which was justified with WMD that never were found)

Actually, if I understand the wikipedia link, the nuclear free zone allows nuclear weapons.

> prohibiting any New Zealand citizen or resident "to manufacture, acquire, possess, or have any control over any nuclear explosive device."

That seems designed to allow NATO enclaves.

New-Zealand would have to be in the Atlantic Ocean for that ...

NATO is the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation; New Zealand is in the South Pacific.

We haven't allowed any naval vessel carrying nuclear material (be it for weapons or power supply) to enter our waters since 1984. It's always been quite a point of contention with the US. It also happens to be a point of pride for the grand majority of Kiwis.

nuclear weapons ⊆ WMDs; "nuclear weapons = WMDs" doesn't follow. (I was being sarcastic with the above comment; I don't actually expect MAFIAA to push for an US invasion into NZ - it's just the next logical upgrade from current situation)

I'm guessing you aren't familiar with the current government. It's sad how weak the defense of New Zealand's position is now. Anything to grease the wheels of big money.

From this, the audio is worth listening to. http://www.nzhistory.net.nz/media/sound/oxford-union-debate

+1 Nice find. Pity theres only 2 minutes of it...

Yes, that really didn't go down well with the yanks. There is an interesting WL cable on this topic.

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