Prime Minister Christopher Luxon is live in studio with Mike Hosking to talk the big issues of the week. 

Luxon has confirmed the plan to commit $12 billion to defence, backing the decision for five marine helicopters. 

He says the defence plan will make New Zealand well connected to global partners. 

The Prime Ministers disagreeing with his soon-to-be Deputy Prime Minister, saying he doesn't think New Zealand has too many ministers. 

"It's not about the number of ministers, it's actually about the size of the ministries that are supporting those ministers and more importantly, the effectiveness of them." 

Luxon has spoke with re-elected Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese after a hugely successful win for the Labor Party on Saturday. He says despite differing views, the two have a 'great friendship.' 

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