Portfolio: Defence

Territorial Force Employer Support Council Function

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:08:31 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy address to the Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) Cocktail Function; Ohakea Air Force Base, Manawatu; Wednesday, November 11 2009. Chairman of the Territorial Force Emp...

Speech at the Manurewa RSA Remembrance Day service

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:45:26 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Convenor, Jim Perry, veterans and guests: Today we remember the end of what used to be known as the Great War - the war to end wars. When the guns finally fell silent at 11am on 11 November 1918, a ge...

Speech at HMNZS Ngapona Mess Dinner

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:15:10 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Lieutenant Commander Bob Mohammed, Mess President, officers of HMNZS Ngapona: Thank-you for inviting me to address this Mess Dinner - an invitation I am very pleased to accept as both Minister of Defe...

Malayan Veterans Reunion

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:49:12 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to Malayan Veterans' Association 21st Reunion; Manurewa RSA, Auckland; Friday, October 23 2009. Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand, Maori King Tuheitia Paki, Parliamentary co...

Speech at Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence Dinner 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:06:44 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Tonight we are here to celebrate excellence in the defence industry. It is a time to acknowledge the industry that underpins our defence efforts and acknowledge the contribution you make. It is...

New Zealand Defence Industry Association

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:43:38 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

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. Chairman Mike Wardlaw; Secreta...

MAJOR POLICY SPEECH: Speech to the RNZRSA National Council 93rd AGM: 'New Zealand's Strategic Context and the Defence Review'

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:25:48 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

National President Robin Klitscher; Chief Executive, Dr Stephen Clarke; veterans and members; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen: thank you for the invitation to address the 93rd N...

Opening Of Burnham Army Camp Gymnasium

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:10:32 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to open Burnham Army Camp's new gymnasium; Burnham Army Camp, Christchurch; Wednesday, September 30 2009. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Chief of Army Maj General ...

Speech at the Academy of Military Science, Beijing: 'New Zealand's Strategic Outlook'

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:55:00 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

I welcome this opportunity to speak today and thank the Academy for hosting today's meeting. There are three areas I would like canvass today in advance of general discussion. These are: the New Zeala...

ABCA Army Reserves Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:30:48 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy opening address to the ABCA Army Reserves Conference; Defence House, Wellington; Monday, August 31 2009. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Major General Rhys Jones, Major Ge...

ABCA Army Reserves Function

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:37:36 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to ABCA Army Reserves Conference Cocktail Party; Defence House, Wellington; Monday, August 31 2009. Minister of Defence Hon Dr Wayne Mapp - thank you for changing your schedule ...

Speech to the Chief of Army's Conference: 'Enduring Conflict: Challenges and Responses'

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:46:37 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Chief of Army Major General Rhys Jones; Massey University Vice-Chancellor Hon Steve Maharey; Service Chiefs; fellow speakers; members of the ABCA Delegation; members of the Defence Attaché Corps; sen...

Speech to the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:33:52 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

The defence partnership between Australia and New Zealand is enduring. It has its origins in shared experiences, not just in Anzac Cove, but also through World War Two and in South-East Asia. Today we...

Snap debate on Afghanistan

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:21:24 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

It is now eight years since the New Zealand Defence Force was first deployed to Afghanistan. They have provided civil reconstruction, security, and have directly engaged Al Qaeda and their Taliban su...

The Gift Of His Tomorrows

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 14 Aug 2009 10:05:47 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

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. Lieutenant G...

What Price Citizenship?

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 03 Aug 2009 11:48:02 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. President of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association Air Vice Marshall Robin Klitscher; President of the Compulsory Military Training and N...

Speech at the opening of photographic exhibition on Afghanistan: 'Out of the Dust' - pictures by Hans Stakelbeek

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 10 Aug 2009 17:42:30 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Ambassador Annelies Boogaerdt and other members of the Diplomatic Corps: Afghanistan, its people, its challenges. Thirty years of almost continuous war have devastated Afghanistan, as ...

So Others Might Live In Safety

beehive.govt.nz — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 16:42:02 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to Operation RATA II Departure; Ohakea Airmovements Terminal, Ohakea; Saturday, July 18 2009. Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, Air Vice Marshall Peter Stockwell: it's a pleas...

New Zealand On The Global Stage Into The Future

beehive.govt.nz — Sat, 04 Jul 2009 18:59:35 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Model United Nations Conference; Rutherford House, Victoria University, Thorndon, Wellington; Saturday, July 4 2009. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Un...

Public Consultation For Defence Review 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:35:45 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech for the launch of Defence Review 2009 Public Consultation; Te Papa, Cable Street, Wellington; Friday, June 26 2009. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Ladies and Gentl...

MAJOR POLICY SPEECH: Why a Defence Review?

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 20 May 2009 16:09:01 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Massey University's Centre for Defence Studies, in partnership with the Military Studies Institute, is New Zealand's leading defence education institution. As a former Associate Professor teaching int...

ATC Association of New Zealand National council

beehive.govt.nz — Sat, 16 May 2009 20:44:24 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Air Training Corps Association of New Zealand National council; Trentham; Saturday, May 16 2009. Air Marshal Sir Richard Bolt, Air Vice Marshal Peter Adamson, distinguish...

Speech at opening of New Zealand Embassy building in Timor-Leste: 14 May 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 12:01:12 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Your Excellency Prime Minister Xanana Gusmao, distinguished guests. Thank you for coming at this early hour to witness the opening of New Zealand's new home in Timor-Leste. At dawn today we carried ou...

Chief Of Army - Change Of Command

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 04 May 2009 12:24:44 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

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. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou kat...

Dunback Memorial ANZAC Service

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:22:12 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Speech To Dunback Memorial ANZAC Service; Dunback Domain, Dunedin; Saturday, April 25 2009. Veterans and citizens of Dunback, visitors young and old. Good morning To those that I am speaking to for th...

Palmerston-Waihemo ANZAC Service

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 26 Apr 2009 21:18:50 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Speech to Palmerson-Waihemo ANZAC Service; Palmerston-Waihemo RSA; Saturday, April 25 2009. President of the Palmerston - Waihemo RSA, veterans and visitors young and old. Good Morning. Thank you for ...

MAJOR POLICY SPEECH: Announcement of the Terms of Reference for Defence Review 09

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 16:16:57 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

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. Eve...

Defence Review 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 12:45:17 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Speech to Commencement of Defence Review 2009 Parliament; Tuesday, April 21 2009 Ladies and Gentlemen, I wish to reinforce Dr Mapp's comment that this review is well overdue. As National Securi...

Speech at the Navy Acceptance Ceremony for HMNZS Rotoiti

beehive.govt.nz — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 11:35:50 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Good morning to the Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae; Chief of Navy Rear Admiral David Ledson; Deputy Secretary for Defence Des Ashton; Merv Davis, Maritime Director of...

Soldiers To Serve In Afghanistan; Families Serve At Home

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 14 Apr 2009 12:27:00 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Speech to Operation ARIKI Main Body Departure; Burnham Military Camp, Christchurch; Tuesday, April 14 2009. Chief of Army Major General Gardiner it's a pleasure to be here this morning to farewell our...