HomeCartoonsDefence Spend Defence Spend By Hannah Adicoy April 16, 2025 Cartoonist Roger Smith’s thoughts on the increase in New Zealand defence budget, recently announced by the government and that drones were in the mix. Share FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedin Previous articleNZ Tariff Buster PlanNext articleFinding Franklin’s Bats More from Franklin Times REVIEW: Baby Steps for the PS5 Do you support the strike action by public health workers and school teachers? Scenic cycle race returns Latest News Watson’s heartfelt down-home homage to Hiatt November 13, 2025 Kiwis to receive 12-month prescriptions for some medicines from February 2026 November 13, 2025 Cartoon: Waiuku Flora Fest November 13, 2025 Costco to open second NZ store at Drury in 6.4-hectare land deal November 13, 2025 Serious bar crossing incidents prompts warning November 13, 2025 Crowds set to return for annual show November 13, 2025