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RNZAF C-130H
Defence

Chris Penk: Afghanistan – Lessons to be learnt

September 24, 2021

According to Opposition spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk MP, New Zealand must learn lessons from Afghanistan if we are to respond properly to the moral and military challenges of the future. Let’s talk […]

AUKUS announcement
Defence

Wayne Mapp: Reflections on the implications of AUKUS for New Zealand’s Navy

September 20, 2021

In the wake of last week’s AUKUS announcement, decisions around what to replace New Zealand’s Anzac class frigates with have become immediately more important, writes former Defence Minister Dr Wayne Mapp. This article is part […]

HMNZS Te Kaha
Defence

SEA wins RNZN frigate communications system upgrade contract

September 19, 2021

UK defence and security electronic system specialist SEA announced on 13 September that it had been awarded a contract by New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence (MoD) for the first phase of upgrading the communications systems […]

Babcock Arrowhead 140
Defence

Building New Zealand’s Future Navy: Beyond ‘like for like’ replacement

September 10, 2021

The need to replace half of the RNZN’s fleet by the mid 2030s presents a rare opportunity to move away from simply considering like for like replacements, writes Editor-at-large Peter Greener, and to consider newer […]

Theon Sensors
Defence

How THEON SENSORS became a world leader in night-vision and thermal-imaging systems

September 5, 2021

The leading night vision manufacturer focuses on New Zealand with full through-life support delivered by Tactical Solutions’ service centres in Trentham and Auckland. With production facilities and head office in Athens, as well as offices […]

Grey zone
Defence

The Grey Zone: A Chance for Defence to Lead

August 22, 2021

Opposition Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk MP writes that the grey zone presents an opportunity to redefine Defence and to orientate our military towards the threats of the future. In summary: Grey zone activities […]

Serco BWOC
Defence

Serco Delivers RNZN Bridge Warfare Officer training in Lockdown

August 21, 2021

Students of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) first Bridge Warfare Officer Course (BWOC) run by Serco Defence graduated at Devonport Naval Base, HMNZS PHILOMEL in May. The course includes theory and practical training focusing […]

Procurement waka
Defence

We’d be dumb if we didn’t: Embracing progressive procurement

June 18, 2021

The announcement of a Government procurement target for NZ Maori businesses is the stimulant needed to substantially improve access to Government procurement projects for all NZ businesses, writes Jennie Vickers of Zeopard Consulting. This article […]

1,000 cups of tea
Defence

Opinion: Is it time New Zealand had a Ministry of 1,000 cups of tea?

June 18, 2021

The just-released Office of the Auditor General (OAG) Report on Strategic Suppliers goes some way to addressing serious issues, writes Jennie Vickers of Zeopard Consulting, but not far enough. This article is part of our spotlight […]

Broader Outcomes
Defence

The Zeopard report card: Two years of Broader Outcomes

June 18, 2021

CEO of Zeopard Consulting Jennie Vickers delivers her scorecard on government agency implementation of the Government Procurement Rules’ ‘Broader Outcomes’ two years after it was first announced. This article is part of our spotlight on New […]

Government procurement
Defence

Broader Outcomes: The latest updates on NZ Government Procurement Policy and Practice

June 18, 2021

Recent announcements of upcoming changes to the procurement rules and progress reporting on implementation of the 2019 changes, will be of interest to any business supplying Government, writes Jennie Vickers of Zeopard Consulting. This article […]

Strategic Suppliers Report
Defence

Government needs better understanding and management of strategic suppliers

June 18, 2021

A just-released report from the Auditor-General finds government lacks visibility of which strategic suppliers it relies on and of the risk of disruption to services if a strategic supplier fails to deliver. This article is […]

Peeni Henare
Defence

The Interview: New Zealand Defence Minister Peeni Henare

May 31, 2021

In this exclusive interview, Defence Minister Peeni Henare talks with Line of Defence Editor-at-Large Dr Peter Greener about future peacekeeping, prioritising spending, the Pacific, and a Labour focus on Defence. PG: Minister, acknowledging the confluence of […]

HMCS Harry DeWolf
Defence

The Next Three Years: Less deployments, less dollars for the NZDF

April 19, 2021

Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp forecasts a decline in NZDF deployments over the next three years, and less money to spend. For the time being, he writes, deployments and spending should be targeted closer to […]

Jennie Vickers
Defence

New Zealand Defence Industry Association CEO Jenny Vickers departs

March 17, 2021

The New Zealand Defence Industry Association (NZDIA) announces the departure of CEO Jennie Vickers following a successful four years at the helm. Announced verbally at a recent Member Meeting, the NZDIA confirmed yesterday in a […]

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