Why the modern day Defence Force is struggling to keep staff
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Today is Anzac Day, the annual public holiday for us to remember our veterans and those who gave up their lives defending Aotearoa.
But while we dedicate this day to our fallen soldiers, those currently in our defence force are struggling with low wages, poor accommodation and outdated infrastructure.
So how have things got so bad for the defence force, and what can be done to improve the situation?
Today, award-winning journalist Pete McKenzie joins Damien on The Front Page to discuss his feature for North and South that explored this very problem.
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