New Zealand needs about the same air power as Ireland. Still a bit over manned, I think.
Very true, in the sense that they aren't a readily accessible target & do a good job of not upsetting other Nations...(with some exceptions)
However, they are signatories to certain defence pacts & with that comes a responsibility. I'm not sure ANZUS is still active anymore, but there was some tension recently, however I can't recall if that was over capability or methodology.