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Nine Defence Force staff are to undertake an eight-month deployment to Uruzgan province in Afghanistan, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today.

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

An Auditor-General's report tabled in Parliament today provides an opportunity to substantially improve the culture and management of the New Zealand Defence Force, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp says

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today completes her visit to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) troops on deployment in Timor-Leste, returning to New Zealand this weekend with a deeper

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". 

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp held a formal bilateral meeting with new British Secretary of State for Defence Liam Fox at the Ministry of Defence in London late last week. 

I am honoured to be here today.

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today publicly released the summary of submissions received by the Ministry of Defence during the public consultation phase of the Government's Defence Rev

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

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy will tomorrow hold a press conference on the bridge of HMNZS Wellington to release the summary of submissions received during the public consultation phase

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.

Defence and Research, Science and Technology Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Singapore and Europe today for a series of international meetings in both portfolios.

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.

Budget 2010 provides an extra $35 million a year to fund increased costs and new equipment for the New Zealand Defence Force.

The improved security environment in Timor-Leste means New Zealand can cut back the size of its military deployment there, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp said today.

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

Selwyn MP Amy Adams is off to sea next week, joining the Navy for five days as the first participant in the New Zealand Defence Force Parliamentarian Scheme.

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