The Government has announced new investment in emergency management systems through Budget 2026, aimed at improving response times, coordination. Emergency Management and Recovery Minister Mark Mitchell said the funding will address current limitations in how […]
A new safety campaign guides New Zealanders on what to do to stay safe during an armed offender incident in a crowded place, but international opinion is divided as to its efficacy, writes Nicholas Dynon. […]
Last Friday’s annual gala dinner event saw high performing security professionals recognised across 17 categories from security guards and patrol officers to security technicians, consultants, administrators, and managers. Organised by the New Zealand Security Association, […]
Auckland’s bus drivers to set to benefit from a range of new security measures, including more transport police, driver safety screens, and justice changes, writes Nicholas Dynon. Tougher sentences to improve transport safety Announced 24 […]
Police will be given the tools they need to tackle gangs, youth crime, and violence, and resources to be refocused onto core policing activities, writes Police Minister Mark Mitchell. It has been an absolute privilege […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Hon Mark Mitchell, National Party Spokesperson for Defence, writes that the recent Budget indicates major defence procurements, such as the P8 Poseidon programme, are facing an uncertain and slow-motion future. When I came into Opposition […]
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