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Wayne Mapp: How much is needed to properly maintain our Defence Force?

March 23, 2024

NATO members are expected to spend 2% of GDP on Defence. New Zealand isn’t spending enough, but how much is enough, and is 2% too much, writes Hon Dr Wayne Mapp. The ongoing unavailability of […]

Babcock appoints Navy Commander Kelly Smith as Chief Marine Engineer in New Zealand

October 9, 2023

Babcock Australasia has appointed Kelly Smith as its Chief Marine Engineer based at the Royal New Zealand Naval Base in Auckland. The new role spans Babcock’s marine technical teams in New Zealand, including engineers and […]

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