Soviet fishing
Sir,—Speaking recently in Rarotonga, the Prime Minister spoke out against possible Soviet fishing bases in the South Pacific. Vanuatu, Kiribati and Fiji, among others, have been approached by the Soviets and Mr Lange is worried that this could upset the “balance of power.” These would be fine sentiments, were they not
so hypocritical. New Zealand, particularly Lyttelton, is the base which makes Soviet fishing in the South Pacific feasible. It will also be the “gateway to the Antarctic” when the Antarctic Treaty expires in 1991. Why should any Pacific nation heed our warnings about the Soviet threat, while New Zealand Provides the most important Soviet ase in the region? If Mr Lange wants the Soviets out of the Pacific he should start at home. I think very few Kiwis would be sorry to see them go.—Yours, etc.,
T. R. LOUDON. Kaiapoi, August 11, 1985.
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