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John Healey
Defence

Judith Collins: Testing the waters: Global focus sharpens on the Indo-Pacific

March 19, 2025

In an increasingly unstable environment, it is critical our NZDF are able to work closely with like-minded partners, writes Defence Minister Hon Judith Collins. There have been moments in my nearly 18 months as Minister […]

Evacuation
Defence

Judith Collins: Paying tribute to battles past, looking forward to opportunities ahead

July 1, 2024

The NZDF needs to be a credible, combat-capable force that can work closely with international partners using assets and equipment that operate effectively and communicate securely, writes Defence Minister Judith Collins. As Minister of Defence […]

Air Marshall Kevin Short
Defence

Chief of Defence Force recognised in King’s Birthday Honour list

June 4, 2024

Outgoing head of the NZDF Air Marshal Kevin Short is made a Companion of the New Zealand Order of Merit (CNZM) and Wing Commander Mark Whiteside receives a Distinguished Service Decoration (DSD). Air Marshal Kevin […]

Wiremu Moffitt
Defence

New Zealand Defence Force’s incoming top soldier announced

May 22, 2024

Chief of Defence Force designate Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies has selected Warrant Officer Class 1 Wiremu Moffitt DSD as Warrant Officer of the Defence Force. Warrant Officer Class 1 (WO1) Moffitt (Ngā Rauru, Ngati Ruanui) […]

AVM Tony Davies
Defence

New Zealand has a new Chief of Defence Force

May 14, 2024

Air Vice-Marshal Tony Davies MNZM is the new Chief of Defence Force, Defence Minister Judith Collins has announced today. Air Vice-Marshal Davies has been appointed for three years from 6 June, when he will also […]

Budget 2024
Defence

New Zealand Defence Minister announces $571 million for Defence pay and projects

May 10, 2024

Defence Minister Judith Collins today announced that the New Zealand Government’s upcoming Budget will include new funding of $571 million for Defence Force pay and projects. “Our servicemen and women do New Zealand proud throughout […]

Nicki Lau Young
Defence

New Chief Commercial Officer appointed to Lead Procurement for Defence

May 2, 2024

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has appointed former Transpower procurement head Nicki Lau Young to the role of Chief Commercial Officer. According to the announcement by the NZDF on LinkedIn, as new CCO, Nicki […]

EPE
Defence

EPE wins contract to enhance NZDF Recon and Surveillance with Exensor Flexnet RGS

February 2, 2024

EPE New Zealand Limited secures contract to enhance the New Zealand Defence Force’s Reconnaissance and Surveillance capabilities with Exensor Flexnet Remote Ground Sensor capabilities. EPE New Zealand Limited (EPE), in collaboration with Bertin Exensor, has […]

Peeni Henare
Defence

Peeni Henare: Bipartisan support crucial to provide stability for our Defence Force

January 6, 2024

Opposition Spokesperson for Defence Hon Peeni Henare reflects on the achievements of the previous government and sets out his approach to constructively challenging the new government on Defence matters. During the 2023 election campaign the […]

Andrew Little
Defence

Andrew Little: A fair day’s pay for a fair day’s work for those in uniform

October 6, 2023

In this exclusive op-ed, Labour Defence Spokesperson Andrew Little puts forward the his party’s position on Defence, stating that a Labour Government would extend the Remuneration Authority’s remit to include setting the pay and allowances […]

ADA NZ
Defence

Revolutionary Trentham clothing store enhances New Zealand Defence Force operational readiness

September 28, 2023

In an historic partnership between ADA NZ and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), the opening of refurbished store at Trentham Military Camp represents a transformation in apparel systems for NZDF personnel. The event, held […]

Tim van de Molen
Defence

National Party: Attrition, conditions of service, and interoperability

July 26, 2023

National Party Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Tim van de Molen MP outlines Nationals’ position in relation to Defence and supporting Defence personnel to enhance their potential. National backs our Defence Force like we back […]

Defence

ACT Party: New Zealand needs to get serious on defence

July 25, 2023

A 2% of GDP defence spend will serve to address soaring attrition and capability gaps in the NZDF, writes Dr James McDowall, ACT Party Defence Spokesperson. There is no hiding the fact that the New […]

NZDF CIO
Defence

NZDF CIO: Digital, data and decision making in the New Zealand Defence Force

March 29, 2023

NZDF Chief Information Officer Carl Nixon discusses the importance of cultivating a digital ecosystem to ensure the success of NZDF’s strategy, describing what digital really means for the Defence Force. The days of a separate […]

ADA NZ
Defence

A taste of the future for NZDF recruits with digital fitting technology

March 8, 2023

Australian Defence Apparel New Zealand (ADA NZ), a subsidiary of Australian manufacturer of high-tech uniforms and equipment (ADA), is offering New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) recruits a glimpse into the future by equipping them with […]

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