The Government will give the Defence Force (NZDF) over $419 million to spend on wages for its staff which have been leaving the organisation at record rates in recent years.  Soldiers, sailors and aviators will get an annual pay increase of between $4,000 and $15,000 starting from July 1.  Defence Minister Andrew Little said the boosted pay rate would help to attract and retain more New Zealanders in defence jobs. 'This increase is four times greater than any previous defence remuneration boost over the past decade.

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