4 July, 2009
New Zealand On The Global Stage Into The Future
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Model United Nations Conference; Rutherford House, Victoria University, Thorndon, Wellington; Saturday, July 4 2009.
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Associated Ministers
- Wayne Mapp - Minister
- Heather Roy - Associate Minister
26 June, 2009
Public Consultation For Defence Review 2009
Hon Heather Roy speech for the launch of Defence Review 2009 Public Consultation; Te Papa, Cable Street, Wellington; Friday, June 26 2009.
Read full speech >>26 June, 2009
Ministers Launch Defence Review 09 Document
Minister of Defence Hon Dr Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Defence Hon Heather Roy today officially launched the public consultation document of the National-led Government's Defence review 2009.
Read full release >>18 June, 2009
New Defence Force medal planned
The Government is to introduce a new Defence Force medal for non-operational military service, meeting a campaign commitment to recognise service in the Defence Force by New Zealanders.
Read full release >>10 June, 2009
Defence Minister attending ISAF meeting in Brussels
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Brussels to discuss progress in Afghanistan with NATO and International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) partners on Friday.
Read full release >>28 May, 2009
Budget boosts Defence Force capability
The Government has confirmed an extra $52 million in 2009/10 to improve operations and strengthen the capability of the New Zealand Defence Force.
Read full release >>26 May, 2009
New defence link with Singapore
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp will sign a new agreement on defence co-operation with the Singapore Government in Singapore tomorrow.
Read full release >>20 May, 2009
Why a Defence Review?
Speech at the Centre for Defence Studies, Massey University by the Minister of Defence, Hon Dr Wayne Mapp
Read full speech >>16 May, 2009
ATC Association of New Zealand National council
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Air Training Corps Association of New Zealand National council; Trentham; Saturday, May 16 2009.
Read full speech >>15 May, 2009
Minister opens new Embassy building in Timor-Leste
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Timor-Leste Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao shared the honours at the formal opening of New Zealand's new Embassy building in Dili yesterday.
Read full release >>12 May, 2009
Minister visits troops in Timor-Leste
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp will see New Zealand Defence Force personnel in the field overseas for the first time this week when he visits Operation Koru in Timor-Leste.
Read full release >>12 May, 2009
Lift-off for Air Force’s first new helicopter
The Air Force's new NH-90 helicopters are on the way, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today.
Read full release >>30 April, 2009
Chief Of Army - Change Of Command
Speech to Chief of Army Change of Command Ceremony and Farewell to Major General Louis Gardiner ONZM; Waiouru Military Camp, Waiouru; Thursday, April 30 2009.
Read full speech >>25 April, 2009
Dunback Memorial ANZAC Service
Speech To Dunback Memorial ANZAC Service; Dunback Domain, Dunedin; Saturday, April 25 2009.
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Palmerston-Waihemo ANZAC Service
Speech to Palmerson-Waihemo ANZAC Service; Palmerston-Waihemo RSA; Saturday, April 25 2009.
Read full speech >>21 April, 2009
Announcement of the Terms of Reference for Defence Review 09
This is the first major review of Defence since the 1997 Defence Review and the Defence Beyond 2000 Inquiry by the Foreign Affairs, Defence and Trade Select Committee. It is time for a fresh look.
Read full speech >>21 April, 2009
Defence Review 2009
Speech to Commencement of Defence Review 2009 Parliament; Tuesday, April 21 2009
Read full speech >>21 April, 2009
Defence Review Terms of Reference announced
The Terms of Reference for the Defence Review to be conducted this year were announced today by Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy.
Read full release >>14 April, 2009
Soldiers To Serve In Afghanistan; Families Serve At Home
Speech to Operation ARIKI Main Body Departure; Burnham Military Camp, Christchurch; Tuesday, April 14 2009.
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Navy’s new ships on the way
Delivery of the Navy's new inshore patrol vessels has been arranged with contractor BAE Systems, says Defence Minister Wayne Mapp.
Read full release >>7 April, 2009
Employers Rewarded For Serving The Nation
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Territorial Force Employer Support Council Employer of the Year Awards; Grand Hall, Parliament, Wellington; Tuesday, April 7 2009.
Read full speech >>6 April, 2009
New Defence chiefs appointed
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has announced the appointment of new Chiefs of Navy and Army.
Read full release >>31 March, 2009
Cabinet confirms plans for Whenuapai
Cabinet has confirmed the retention of Whenuapai as an active Air Force base. The decision reverses the previous Government's intention to consolidate the Air Force's operations at Ohakea in the Manawatu.
Read full release >>30 March, 2009
One Law For All
Hon Heather Roy speech to the 22nd Annual United States Pacific Command Military Law & Order Conference; Monday, March 30 2009.
Read full speech >>26 March, 2009
Looking To The Future
Speech to the Defence Industry Association Luncheon Meeting; Sea Cadet Headquarters, Evans Bay, Wellington; Thursday, March 26 2009.
Read full speech >>19 March, 2009
Raising The Bar
Speech to the New Zealand Defence Force Joint Junior Staff Course Graduation Dinner; Trentham Military Camp, Trentham, Upper Hutt; Thursday, March 19 2009.
Read full speech >>14 March, 2009
Speech to 3rd Auckland Northland Battalion Group Charter Parade
A Charter Parade is an historic and proud event for any Army unit.
Read full speech >>17 February, 2009
Special Trust And Belief
Speech to Territorial Force Commissioning Course Graduation Parade; Waiouru, Tuesday, February 17 2009.
Read full speech >>16 February, 2009
Fitting Recognition Of New Zealanders' Work
Speech to Timor-Leste Solidarity Medal Presentation Ceremony; Premier House, Wellington; Monday, February 16 2009.
Read full speech >>15 February, 2009
Defence Minister to attend annual ISAF meeting in Poland
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp leaves tomorrow [EDS: Monday 16 February] to attend the annual International Security Assistance Force (ISAF) Defence Ministers meeting in Krakow, Poland, next Thursday.
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