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Eulogy at the funeral of Captain Matthew Ferrara (posthumously promoted from the rank of Lieutenant) given by his uncle, New Zealand Defence Minister Phil Goff.

I would like to acknowledge the veterans present who served our country overseas. It is important for my generation and those who have followed to remember the sacrifice and the service of two generations of New Zealanders who fought in the First and Second World Wars.

Since 1999, the Government has committed $7.6 billion under the Defence Long-Term Development Plan and the Defence Sustainability Initiative to transforming the Defence Force.

A strong strategic relationship with Australia in support of a secure and peaceful region is our second defence priority.

The NZDF plays a crucial role, along with other agencies, in protecting our borders from non traditional, non military threats as well as conventional ones.

Traditional inter-state conflict has increasingly taken second place to conflict within states.

Rotoiti is the first of four inshore patrol vessels to be launched and named under Project Protector.

History and current strategic context influence NZ defence policy

New Zealand is a strong believer in multilateralism and in the United Nations as a forum for countries to work together to address critical issues such as security and development.

As the first of the Protector fleet to be commissioned into service, Canterbury is undoubtedly a symbol of the future.

The security needs of the twenty-first century are qualitatively different from those of a generation ago.

Special forces play a vital role in today's difficult environment. Your inherent agility, versatility, adaptability and responsiveness will ensure you will remain a relevant and critical capability to the NZ Defence Force and Government.

Phil Goff outlines New Zealand's contribution to international security in a speech to visiting members of the Indian National Defence College in Wellington.

Phil Goff outlines New Zealand's strategic situation and defence policy in this address to the Indian United Service Institute

The purpose of the Bill is to establish an effective and fair system of military justice.