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Brook Barrington
Defence

New Secretary appointed for New Zealand’s Ministry of Defence

June 5, 2024

Former Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Secretary Brook Barrington has been appointed Secretary of Defence to replace the outgoing Andrew Bridgman on 01 July. Acting Public Service Commissioner Heather Baggott has today announced the […]

Andrew Bridgman
Defence

Vacancy: Secretary of Defence and Chief Executive, Ministry of Defence

March 23, 2024

Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman’s five year term as the country’s top Defence civilian is due to end on 30 June 2024, and the Public Service Commission is now seeking a suitably qualified replacement. Applications […]

RNZAF NH90
Defence

Tim van de Molen: Focus on Information, Maritime, and People needed

June 25, 2022

National Party spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Tim van de Molen writes that the time is right for identifying what investments are needed to defend our values, play a leadership role in the Pacific, and […]

Andrew Bridgman
Defence

The Interview: Andrew Bridgman, Secretary of Defence

October 6, 2021

In this exclusive interview with chief editor Nicholas Dynon, Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman talks Defence Assessment, Defence Capability Plan review,  international engagement, and the Ministry’s key priorities in 2021/22. ND: A new Defence Assessment has […]

Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman
Defence

Preparing for a Changing Future: An interview with the Secretary of Defence

March 17, 2020

In this exclusive interview with Editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener, Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman talks priorities, First Principles Review, maritime helicopter replacement, international engagement and future challenges. PG: Since taking up your post on 1 July […]

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