The New Zealand Defence Force has selected New Zealand owned and operated companies Citycare and PAE New Zealand to provide facilities maintenance services across the Defence Estate from mid-2026. According to the 14 April announcement, […]
Committing $12 billion over the next four years with $9 billion in new spending, the Government seems intent on ensuring the development of significant capabilities for the New Zealand Defence Force, writes Editor-at-large Dr Peter […]
Much of what is heralded as ‘new’ for Defence in Budget 2024 is actually old news, and it fails to provide new investment necessary to address pressing challenges, writes Hon Peeni Henare. Naturally at this […]
With the Defence Minister undertaking an expansive programme of international engagement in Singapore, the month of June is seeing a high tempo of Defence Industry engagement activities closer to home. Burnham Health and Rehabilitation Centre […]
With the upcoming Budget, writes Hon Peeni Henare, delivery on commitments to increased funding of the Defence Force will be critical in ensuring the safety and prosperity of New Zealanders. As a Minister of Defence […]
Serco Australia and GHD have come together to address 21st century operational, environmental and societal drivers in defence industry. According to Serco, given the complementary capabilities it shares with GHD, this new alliance is set […]
With spiking infantry attrition rates raising questions over morale, writes Opposition defence spokesperson Hon Mark Mitchell, continued delay to the Defence Estate upgrade needs an explanation. Since my last contribution to Line of Defence, the nation has […]
With Whangaparoa facility featuring in New Zealand’s COVID-19 response, Opposition defence spokesperson Hon Mark Mitchell argues that now is a good time for the government to be investing in a modern defence estate. As a […]
Wayne Mapp explores the possible roles of the Defence Force in responding to a pandemic, arguing that its pool of well-trained people, its large estate and its fit-for-purpose equipment form a valuable national reserve. COVID-19 […]
Hon Mark Mitchell praises NZDF Christchurch response, lauds continued UNCMAC deployment and P3 and C-130 fleet replacements, stresses importance of mental health, and raises continued concern over Defence Estate Regeneration delays. At the time of […]
Minister of Defence Ron Mark has today released the Terms of Reference for a review of the Defence estate footprint. “The 81,000 hectare Defence estate is at a crossroads; much of it is run down, […]
Defence Minister Ron Mark highlights recent work done by the NZDF, indicating Defence Estate focus will follow soon-to-be published Defence Capability Plan. Last year we launched the Coalition Government’s Strategic Defence Policy Statement. In it […]
National Party Spokesperson for Defence Hon Mark Mitchell writes that although the P8 decision was a highlight for 2018, a delayed Defence Capability Plan review is causing uncertainty ahead of Budget 2019. In my last […]
Defence Minister Ron Mark writes that climate change assessment will inform the review of the Defence Capability Plan and that Defence Estate Regeneration will be in a positive, future-proofed position during current government term. It’s […]
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