[naturalman1975]

It's worth noting that even though the US had suspended its obligations to the ANZUS Treaty (because of New Zealand's refusal to allow nuclear armed or powered ships in its ports), New Zealand chose to honour its commitment under that treaty. Between 2001 and 2013, approximately 3,500 New Zealand personnel served in Afghanistan. Ten were killed.

It's only a small country and its military capability has been run down shamefully in some areas (as mentioned, it's complete lack of fighter aircraft has rendered the RNZAF virtually toothless) but it stood up with an ally when that ally was attacked.

[Wilderness Conservative]

Duly noted. I knew there were a few Kiwis in logistics but was not aware of the casualties.