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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 […]

HMNZS Te Kaha
Defence

MAPP: Responding to Disaster: Is the NZDF sufficiently resourced to carry out the tasks ahead?

March 8, 2023

Cyclone Gabrielle has highlighted the need for action on a range of big-ticket personnel and equipment issues, and a quicker paced Defence Review would help, writes Wayne Mapp. Cyclone Gabrielle has wrought the most destruction […]

Princess Royal
Defence

Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals marks centenary with the Princess Royal

March 2, 2023

The Royal New Zealand Corps of Signals (RNZSigs) has marked its 100th Anniversary with its Colonel-in-Chief, Her Royal Highness (HRH) The Princess Royal, Princess Anne. Due to Cyclone Gabrielle and the New Zealand Army’s involvement […]

Survey
Defence

Defence Policy Review: Defence seeks the public’s input to shape New Zealand’s future defence strategy

February 11, 2023

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and the Ministry of Defence are asking New Zealanders to help shape the country’s future defence strategy by taking part in the Defence Policy Review. “Last year the Government […]

Cyclone deployment
Defence

NZDF deploys specialist team and clean-up parties ahead of Cyclone Gabrielle

February 11, 2023

Around 100 Defence Force personnel were in Auckland communities on Friday afternoon helping remove flood-damaged waste ahead of forecast severe weather, with a specialist team positioned to assist civil defence. A team from Wellington’s Deployable […]

Nova Systems
Defence

Nova Systems Solving Challenges for the New Zealand Defence Force

September 28, 2022

After just over two years delivering for New Zealand’s land domain, Nova Systems is fast becoming a “go-to” advisory services provider and trusted partner to the Defence Force, the organisation’s Systems Engineering Lead Ade Morris […]

Peeni Henare
Defence

Defence Minister addresses climate security at defence summit

June 13, 2022

Speaking at the Shangri-La Dialogue, Defence Minister Peeni Henare identifies climate change as one of the greatest security challenges for New Zealand and the Indo-Pacific region. Minister Henare joined a panel of Defence Ministers to […]

HMNZS Aotearoa
Defence

The ties that bind: Defence Minister lauds NZDF Tonga assistance

April 4, 2022

In his inaugural Line of Defence article, Defence Minister Peeni Henare provides his perspectives on the NZDF’s HADR operations in response to the Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai eruption. On the 15th of January 2022, Hunga Tonga-Hunga […]

Ex HMNZS Rotoiti and Pukaki
Defence

Babcock and NZDF partnership to deliver $15M injection into NZ economy

March 15, 2022

Local New Zealand businesses are set to reap the benefits of a partnership between Babcock and the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) which will conduct maintenance and upgrade works on two decommissioned Royal New Zealand […]

Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service
Contracts

Babcock awarded NZDF Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service contract

February 24, 2022

Babcock has been awarded a further seven and a half year Maritime Fleet Sustainment Service contract – Hāpai Taua Manuao – by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), further strengthening its relationship with the Royal […]

AUKUS announcement
Defence

Deeper Thinking Needed – AUKUS and Them

January 27, 2022

There’s been very little analysis on what the AUKUS announcement means for New Zealand’s defence and for decisions around maritime capability, writes former Opposition Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk MP.* It’s now been […]

RNZAF C-130H
Defence

Chris Penk: Afghanistan – Lessons to be learnt

September 24, 2021

According to Opposition spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk MP, New Zealand must learn lessons from Afghanistan if we are to respond properly to the moral and military challenges of the future. Let’s talk […]

Grey zone
Defence

The Grey Zone: A Chance for Defence to Lead

August 22, 2021

Opposition Spokesperson for Defence and Veterans Chris Penk MP writes that the grey zone presents an opportunity to redefine Defence and to orientate our military towards the threats of the future. In summary: Grey zone activities […]

Five Power Defence Arrangements
Beyond Pacific

New Zealand’s emerging Five Eyes challenge

August 21, 2021

Dr Wayne Mapp writes that a new cold war has broken out and that New Zealand cannot avoid being drawn in. Staying on the right side of history will require deft diplomacy and smart strategy. […]

HMCS Harry DeWolf
Defence

The Next Three Years: Less deployments, less dollars for the NZDF

April 19, 2021

Former Defence Minister Wayne Mapp forecasts a decline in NZDF deployments over the next three years, and less money to spend. For the time being, he writes, deployments and spending should be targeted closer to […]

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