by the Central Intelligence Agency, The World Factbook (1982) — New Zealand (1982 |noyear)
“ Telecommunications: excellent international and domestic systems; 1.7 million telephones (55 per 100 popl.) ; 64 AM stations, no FM, 14 TV stations, and 129 repeaters; submarine cables extend to Australia and Fiji Islands; 1 ground satellite station DEFENSE FORCES Military manpower: males 15-49, 814,000; 587,000 fit for military service; 30,000 reach military age (20) annually about Military budget: est. ”
