A Budget win for Winston Peters, as he secures a boost in foreign aid.
The Government's putting up $145 million for an overseas diplomatic network - and a further $109 million for development and humanitarian support in the Pacific.
$20 million dollars funding is going towards New Zealand hosting next year's Pacific Islands Forum.
Peters says we face the most adverse and contested environment of the past 80 years.
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