20 November, 2009
Ministerial visit to Canada
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Canada for a formal bilateral Defence visit and a Research, Science and Technology visit.
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Associated Ministers
- Wayne Mapp - Minister
- Heather Roy - Associate Minister
19 November, 2009
Govt marks death of Defence Force member
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy today extended the Government's deepest sympathies to the wife and family of Air Force Flight Sergeant Andrew Forster, killed in a routine explosive ordnance demolition task at Waiouru this morning.
Read full release >>13 November, 2009
Army LAVs off to Afghanistan
Three of the Army's Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs) and their crews are to be deployed to Afghanistan, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.
Read full release >>11 November, 2009
Territorial Force Employer Support Council Function
Hon Heather Roy address to the Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) Cocktail Function; Ohakea Air Force Base, Manawatu; Wednesday, November 11 2009.
Read full speech >>8 November, 2009
Speech at the Manurewa RSA Remembrance Day service
Today we remember the end of what used to be known as the Great War - the War to End Wars.
Read full speech >>7 November, 2009
Speech at HMNZS Ngapona Mess Dinner
Thank-you for inviting me to address this Mess Dinner – an invitation I am very pleased to accept as both Minister of Defence and local MP, but one I suspect would not have been extended to me in my former capacity as a Captain in the New Zealand Army Reserves!
Read full speech >>23 October, 2009
Malayan Veterans Reunion
Hon Heather Roy speech to Malayan Veterans' Association 21st Reunion; Manurewa RSA, Auckland; Friday, October 23 2009.
Read full speech >>21 October, 2009
Minister visits troops in Afghanistan
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Bratislava, Slovakia today for a NATO Defence Ministers' meeting, after visiting New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed in Afghanistan.
Read full release >>16 October, 2009
Associate Minister Congratulates Heroic New Zealander
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today on behalf of the Government congratulated New Zealand Army Colonel (retired) Brian Chippindale, who will tonight be presented with a US Bronze Star with Valour Device for gallantry during the Vietnam War.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Defence Review 09 Public Consultation Draws To A Close
Next week will be the last opportunity that New Zealanders have to express their views on the capability requirements of the New Zealand Defence Force as the public consultation phase of Defence Review 2009 draws to a close, Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy said today.
Read full release >>15 October, 2009
Vietnam Gallantry Recognised
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today announced that approval has been given for New Zealand veterans to receive and wear 15 gallantry medals awarded by the US and the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Read full release >>14 October, 2009
Speech at Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence Dinner 2009
Tonight we are here to celebrate excellence in the defence industry.
Read full speech >>13 October, 2009
New Zealand Defence Industry Association
Hon Heather Roy keynote address to the NZ Defence Industry Association 12th Defence Industry Forum; the Duxton Hotel, Wakefield St, Wellington; Tuesday, October 13 2009.
Read full speech >>13 October, 2009
MAJOR POLICY SPEECH: Speech to the RNZRSA National Council 93rd AGM: 'New Zealand's Strategic Context and the Defence Review'
Thank you for the invitation to address the 93rd National Council of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association. It is an honour to be here.
Read full speech >>9 October, 2009
Canterbury sets sail for Samoa and Tonga
New Zealand's contribution to the Pacific disaster relief operation moves into a new phase tomorrow.
Read full release >>9 October, 2009
Masterton Meeting For Defence Review 2009
It's not too late for members of the public to have their say on the future of the New Zealand Defence Force. The second-to-last Defence Review 09 public will take place in Masterton this coming Monday, Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy said today.
Read full release >>1 October, 2009
Opening Of Burnham Army Camp Gymnasium
Hon Heather Roy speech to open Burnham Army Camp's new gymnasium; Burnham Army Camp, Christchurch; Wednesday, September 30 2009.
Read full speech >>30 September, 2009
Anzac defence initiatives announced
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and his Australian counterpart Senator John Faulkner met in Sydney today to discuss a range of shared defence interests and security challenges.
Read full release >>28 September, 2009
Ministerial visit to Australia
Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp will travel to Australia tonight for annual meetings with his Australian counterparts.
Read full release >>23 September, 2009
Speech at the Academy of Military Science, Beijing: 'New Zealand's Strategic Outlook'
I welcome this opportunity to speak today and thank the Academy for hosting today’s meeting.
Read full speech >>22 September, 2009
Public Has Its Say On Defence Review 2009
Minister of Defence Dr Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today announced that Defence Review 2009 had drawn a groundswell of public opinion, with hundreds of submissions having been received on the future of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF).
Read full release >>21 September, 2009
Ministerial visit to China
The Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology, Dr Wayne Mapp, leaves for Beijing tonight for a formal visit to China on defence and science issues.
Read full release >>7 September, 2009
Minister Returns From Visiting Troops In Solomon Islands
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy has concluded her three-day visit to New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) troops on deployment as part of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMSI).
Read full release >>4 September, 2009
ABCA Army Reserves Conference
Hon Heather Roy opening address to the ABCA Army Reserves Conference; Defence House, Wellington; Monday, August 31 2009.
Read full speech >>4 September, 2009
ABCA Army Reserves Function
Hon Heather Roy speech to ABCA Army Reserves Conference Cocktail Party; Defence House, Wellington; Monday, August 31 2009.
Read full speech >>3 September, 2009
Defence Review public meetings get under way
A series of public meetings on Defence Review 09 starting in Auckland on Saturday will give people a chance for face-to-face engagement with the Government on the direction of the Defence Force in the coming decades.
Read full release >>2 September, 2009
Speech to the Chief of Army's Conference: 'Enduring Conflict: Challenges and Responses'
The concept of “Enduring Conflict” is the background to the Defence Review.
Read full speech >>1 September, 2009
Minister Announces New Award
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy last night announced that the New Zealand Defence Force is working toward the establishment of a new 'Reservist of the Year' award.
Read full release >>28 August, 2009
Minister To Visit Troops In Theatre
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy will visit New Zealand Defence Force personnel in theatre for the first time next week when she travels to visit Operation Rata II on deployment in the Solomon Islands.
Read full release >>21 August, 2009
Speech to the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum
The defence partnership between Australia and New Zealand is enduring.
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