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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- Wayne Mapp - Minister
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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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>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 >>18 August, 2009
Appointment Of Team Leaders For Companion Studies
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today announced that the Hon Hugh Templeton, Major-General (retd) Louis Gardiner, and Brigadier (retd) Timothy Brewer have been appointed to lead the three Companion Studies that will run in parallel with Defence Review 2009.
Read full release >>13 August, 2009
War Hero To Be Honoured By All New Zealanders
Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy was today delighted to attend, and address, a special ceremony at which the medals of New Zealand war hero Brigadier Reginald Miles were donated to the National Army Museum at Waiouru.
Read full release >>12 August, 2009
Upgraded Orion makes first test flight
The first of the Air Force's newly upgraded P-3K2 Orion aircraft made its initial test flight yesterday at contractor L-3 Integrated Systems' facility in Greenville, Texas, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.
Read full release >>2 August, 2009
Limited Service Volunteer Scheme expanded
More young people will get the unique opportunity to test their physical and mental boundaries under an expansion to the Limited Service Volunteer (LSV) scheme.
Read full release >>30 July, 2009
Defence Minister to attend France-Oceania Summit
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp will represent New Zealand at the third triennial France-Oceania Summit in Noumea on Friday 31 July.
Read full release >>18 July, 2009
Minister Farewells Troops To Solomon Islands
Associate Minister of Defence Hon Heather Roy today bid farewell to the personnel of the New Zealand Defence Force’s Operation Rata II, deploying from Ohakea Air Force Base to the Solomon Islands.
Read full release >>7 July, 2009
Defence Review 09 Momentum Starting To Build
Just over a week after its launch, the public consultation phase of Defence Review 2009 has been received well and has already drawn a positive response, Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy said today.
Read full release >>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 >>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.
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