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In a major policy speech to Massey University’s Centre for Defence Studies in May 2009, I set out three reasons why the Government went into the 2008 general election promising a major review of Defence.

First, we needed to more clearly understand how defence contributed to our security, both within our region and in respect of advancing our interests in the wider international context.

Can I join in extending the thanks and appreciation of the Government to Secretary of Defence, John McKinnon, who has led the entire defence review process.

Today is a day we have been waiting for. We are accepting back into service the first C-130 Hercules to have been through the Life Extension Project.

This year's Defence Industry Forum comes on the eve of the White Paper, which we will be releasing in three weeks' time.

This is the 57^th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice that brought to an end the hostilities of the Korean War - which is not the same as peace.  It is, of course, also the 6

Hon Heather Roy speech at New Zealand Defence Force Memorial Service; the Manning Memorial, Tilomar, Cova Lima District, Timor-Leste; Thursday, July 15 2010 

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Royal New Zealand Navy Operational Diving Team (ODT) Reunion; Paihia Resort Hotel, Kings Road, Paihia, Bay of Islands; Saturday, July 10 2010

Today you begin careers in a Navy whose vision is to be "the best small-nation Navy in the world". 

I am honoured to be here today.

Hon Heather Roy speech to release the final report of the public consultation phase of Defence Review 2009; HMNZS Wellington, Devonport Naval Base, Devonport, Auckland; Friday, June 11

Hon Heather Roy speech to open Youth Development Unit, Central; Trentham Military Camp, Upper Hutt; Tuesday, June 8 2010.

This is my second opportunity to attend, and speak at, the Shangri-La Dialogue.  

Distinguished guests, Defence Force Personnel, Ladies and Gentlemen, and especially Veterans of the Normandy campaign.

Hon Heather Roy address to the reception on the occasion of Italian National Day; Residence of the Italian Ambassador, Grant Road, Wellington; Wednesday, June 2 2010.

Hon Heather Roy speech to HMNZS Olphert Parade; HMNZS Olphert, cnr Buckle & Taranaki Streets, Wellington; Tuesday, May 11 2010.

Hon Heather Roy Speech to Kaiparoro ANZAC Memorial Bridge ANZAC Day Service; Kaiparoro ANZAC Memorial Bridge, Kaiparoro, Wairarapa; Sunday, April 25 2010.

Hon Heather Roy speech to the 2010 Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) Employer of the Year Awards; Grand Hall, Parliament; Tuesday, April 13 2010.

Hon Heather Roy address to 6 Hauraki Battalion Group medal presentation; Tauranga Army Hall, Cnr 11th Avenue and Devonport Road, Tauranga; Wednesday, April 7 2010.

I would like to thank the Council for Security Cooperation in the Asia-Pacific (CSCAP) for this opportunity to speak to the 2nd Study Group Meeting on Naval Enhancement in the Asia-Pacific. &n

Hon Heather Roy speech to the City of Lower Hutt Cadet Unit Awards Parade; The Old Scout Hall, Udy Street, Lower Hutt; Wednesday, March 24 2010.

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou, katoa.

Hon Heather Roy speech to the 150th Anniversary Celebrations of the 4TH Otago and Southland Battalion Group; Saturday, February 27 2010.

Today is an important day for the Marlborough community. It is also an important day for aviation in New Zealand.