[Androcles]

Typical New Zealand. The country that does not allow The US Navy to dock.

To be pedantic, it does allow them to dock, it simply insists that they confirm whether or not ehy are carrying nuclear weapons or are nuclear powered even on vessels where the answer is a bleedingly obvious 'no'.

That condition is anathema to the USN hence the lack of ship visits now. But unacceptable conditions are not a blanket ban. And we still allow the US the spy base at Waihopai and the use of CHristchurch to reach MCMurdo and resupply it, etc.

[ApplegateRanch]

we still allow the US the spy base at Waihopai and the use of CHristchurch to reach MCMurdo and resupply it, etc.

Mighty white of ya, mate; mighty white.

I'll remember that next time I'm looking for a leg of lamb at the store. At least they carry country of origin lables.

[Westlander]

Thanks for the info. I've read that NZ is the current 'limp wrist' playground.