A law expert says it will look bad if New Zealand is a no show at the latest NATO meeting.
Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says he's yet to make a decision on whether he will attend the summit in Lithuania in July.
Waikato University's Al Gillespie says the location is significant as it shares a border with Russia and feels at risk.
He told Tim Dower it's important to show up, and would deepen our relationship with the military alliance.
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