11 November, 2009
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
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
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
Hon Heather Roy speech to Malayan Veterans' Association 21st Reunion; Manurewa RSA, Auckland; Friday, October 23 2009.
Read full speech >>14 October, 2009
Tonight we are here to celebrate excellence in the defence industry.
Read full speech >>13 October, 2009
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
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 >>1 October, 2009
Hon Heather Roy speech to open Burnham Army Camp's new gymnasium; Burnham Army Camp, Christchurch; Wednesday, September 30 2009.
Read full speech >>23 September, 2009
I welcome this opportunity to speak today and thank the Academy for hosting today’s meeting.
Read full speech >>4 September, 2009
Hon Heather Roy opening address to the ABCA Army Reserves Conference; Defence House, Wellington; Monday, August 31 2009.
Read full speech >>4 September, 2009
Hon Heather Roy speech to ABCA Army Reserves Conference Cocktail Party; Defence House, Wellington; Monday, August 31 2009.
Read full speech >>2 September, 2009
The concept of “Enduring Conflict” is the background to the Defence Review.
Read full speech >>21 August, 2009
The defence partnership between Australia and New Zealand is enduring.
Read full speech >>18 August, 2009
It is now eight years since the New Zealand Defence Force was first deployed to Afghanistan.
Read full speech >>13 August, 2009
Hon Heather Roy speech to the ceremony for the handover of the decorations of Brigadier Reginald Miles CBE, DSO & Bar, MC; The National Army Museum, Waiouru; Thursday, August 13 2009.
Read full speech >>3 August, 2009
Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa.
Read full speech >>20 July, 2009
Afghanistan, its people, its challenges.
Read full speech >>18 July, 2009
Hon Heather Roy speech to Operation RATA II Departure; Ohakea Airmovements Terminal, Ohakea; Saturday, July 18 2009.
Read full speech >>4 July, 2009
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Model United Nations Conference; Rutherford House, Victoria University, Thorndon, Wellington; Saturday, July 4 2009.
Read full speech >>26 June, 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 >>20 May, 2009
Speech at the Centre for Defence Studies, Massey University by the Minister of Defence, Hon Dr Wayne Mapp
Read full speech >>16 May, 2009
Hon Heather Roy speech to the Air Training Corps Association of New Zealand National council; Trentham; Saturday, May 16 2009.
Read full speech >>14 May, 2009
Thank you for coming at this early hour to witness the opening of New Zealand’s new home in Timor-Leste.
Read full speech >>30 April, 2009
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
Speech To Dunback Memorial ANZAC Service; Dunback Domain, Dunedin; Saturday, April 25 2009.
Read full speech >>25 April, 2009
Speech to Palmerson-Waihemo ANZAC Service; Palmerston-Waihemo RSA; Saturday, April 25 2009.
Read full speech >>21 April, 2009
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
Speech to Commencement of Defence Review 2009 Parliament; Tuesday, April 21 2009
Read full speech >>17 April, 2009
The commissioning of vessels is always an historic event for the Royal New Zealand Navy.
Read full speech >>14 April, 2009
Speech to Operation ARIKI Main Body Departure; Burnham Military Camp, Christchurch; Tuesday, April 14 2009.
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