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At the inaugural Armistice Symposium, New Zealand's Defence policy settings and international deployments are outlined

Defence Minister Mark Burton says NZ the Defence Long-Term Development Plan constituted a new era of development for NZ's Defence Force

I’d like to talk today about New Zealand’s Defence policy – how it has developed and where we are going. I also want to outline some of our recent acquisitions, and how they impact upon the Defence Force’s most important asset—its people.

On behalf of the government and all New Zealanders, I am proud to welcome the members of New Zealand’s Provincial Reconstruction Team (PRT) home from Afghanistan.

Hon Mark Burton addressed the final parade of the New Zealand Burma Star Association on VE Day 2004.

Defence Minister Mark Burton spoke at the signing ceremony for the contract to build new Navy ships

Skycity’s $140 million convention centre investment enables it to compete for a new range of prestige events

The security of both New Zealand and our region depend on more agencies than just Defence

Today, as we remember those who served in our past, I want to pay respect to those men and women who right now continue that service to, and on behalf of, New Zealand.

I would like to remind you of the motto of the Corps of Officer Cadets—Lead Wisely and Serve Proudly.