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Hon Heather Roy speech for the launch of Defence Review 2009 Public Consultation; Te Papa, Cable Street, Wellington; Friday, June 26 2009.

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 20

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.

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.
 

The Government has confirmed an extra $52 million in 2009/10 to improve operations and strengthen the capability of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp will sign a new agreement on defence co-operation with the Singapore Government in Singapore tomorrow.

Massey University's Centre for Defence Studies, in partnership with the Military Studies Institute, is New Zealand's leading defence education institution.

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Air Training Corps Association of New Zealand National council; Trentham; Saturday, May 16 2009.

Your Excellency Prime Minister Gusmao, distinguished guests.

Thank you for coming at this early hour to witness the opening of New Zealand's new home in Timor-Leste.

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.

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp will see New Zealand Defence Force personnel in the field overseas for the first time this week when he visits Operation Koru in Timor-Leste.

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.

Speech To Dunback Memorial ANZAC Service; Dunback Domain, Dunedin; Saturday, April 25 2009.

Veterans and citizens of Dunback, visitors young and old.

Speech to Palmerson-Waihemo ANZAC Service; Palmerston-Waihemo RSA; Saturday, April 25 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.

Speech to Commencement of Defence Review 2009 Parliament; Tuesday, April 21 2009

Ladies and Gentlemen,

The Terms of Reference for the Defence Review to be conducted this year were announced today by Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Defence Minister Heather Roy.

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

Speech to Operation ARIKI Main Body Departure; Burnham Military Camp, Christchurch; Tuesday, April 14 2009.

Delivery of the Navy's new inshore patrol vessels has been arranged with contractor BAE Systems, says Defence Minister Wayne Mapp.

Hon Heather Roy speech to the Territorial Force Employer Support Council Employer of the Year Awards; Grand Hall, Parliament, Wellington; Tuesday, April 7 2009.

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp has announced the appointment of new Chiefs of Navy and Army.