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New Zealand Takes Command Of International Task Force Disrupting Drug Smuggling In The Middle East
Thursday, 16 January 2025, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commodore Rodger Ward took command of Combined Task Force 150, accepting responsibilities from Commodore Asim Sohail Malik of the Pakistan Navy at a ceremony in Bahrain on Wednesday. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response
Saturday, 11 January 2025, 2:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
NZ Senior National Representative for Operation Resolution, Commodore Andrew Brown, said the recovery phase is making progress despite the impact of adverse weather conditions. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response
Thursday, 2 January 2025, 12:01 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Senior National Representative for Operation Resolution, Commodore Andrew Brown, said the weather had been kind and it was all go on the barge. More >>
HMNZS Manawanui Response: Latest Update - 30 December 2024
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The barge will periodically sail back to the Port of Apia for the removal of fuel and other pollutants into shore based stowage facilities, before heading back to the Manawanui site to resume the removal process. More >>
More Air Force Flights Supporting Vanuatu Response
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 12:43 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Two round-trip flights took place on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 December taking a small number of staff from various agencies to Vanuatu, and bringing home many whose tour of duty had concluded, most from Fire and Emergency New Zealand (FENZ). More >>
‘Nothing I Have Achieved Has Been An Individual Effort’ – Former Navy Chief And ONZM Recipient
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 7:50 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The ONZM, announced in the New Year Honours list, is for services to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) during a 37-year career. More >>
Former Chief Of Army Recognised For Four Decades Of Service
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 7:47 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Major General (Rtd) John Boswell DSD has been made an Officer of the New Zealand Order of Merit (ONZM) in the New Year Honours List. More >>
Long-serving RNZAF Flying Instructor Awarded Distinguished Service Decoration
Tuesday, 31 December 2024, 7:42 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Squadron Leader Paul Stockley, who is an instructor at the RNZAF Base Ohakea Central Flying School, was awarded his DSD for services to the New Zealand Defence Force over 32 years. More >>
Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 24 December 2024
Tuesday, 24 December 2024, 1:07 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
NZDF’s Senior National Representative for Operation Resolution, Commodore Andrew Brown, said being able to lay the anchors and underwater installations is an important step forward and brings closer the goal of removing fuel and other pollutants from ... More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 20 December
Friday, 20 December 2024, 5:38 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commodore Brown said, “While this response is complex and technical, New Zealand is committed to doing the right thing.” More >>
Surveillance, Aid, Responders And Evacuees Covered By RNZAF Vanuatu Flights
Friday, 20 December 2024, 2:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Another evacuation flight is being planned for Saturday and the aircraft will also deliver more humanitarian assistance and disaster relief supplies as part of New Zealand’s support to Vanuatu following Tuesday’s 7.3-magnitude earthquake. More >>
RNZAF Continues More Flights To Support Vanuatu Response
Thursday, 19 December 2024, 7:12 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Also on board were Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade consular staff and six New Zealand Defence Force personnel, including medics and staff, who will assist with planning the emergency response and evacuation of New Zealanders. More >>
New Zealand Defence Force Support To Vanuatu
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 6:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Crew on a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) P-8A Poseidon today conducted a surveillance flight over key infrastructure sites in Port Vila, such as the airport, runway and port, as well as immediate surrounding islands. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 18 December
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 5:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Today Commodore Brown and the Charge d’Affaires New Zealand, supported senior Samoan officials meeting with local community representatives in the village of Tafitoala on the south west coast of Upolu to discuss the next steps in the fuel removal process ... More >>
‘Nowhere On The Battlefield Is Out Of Reach’: New NZ Army ‘Loggie’ Commander
Wednesday, 18 December 2024, 11:12 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Lieutenant Colonel James Russell, a veteran ‘loggie’, recently took over as commanding officer of 2nd Combat Service Support Battalion (2CSSB), based at Linton Military Camp. More >>
The latest update on the HMNZS Manawanui response | 16 December 2024
Monday, 16 December 2024, 4:50 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commodore Brown said, “The safe removal of fuel and other pollutants from HMNZS Manawanui is absolutely critical. New Zealand is determined to do the right thing as we know how important the coastal & marine environments are to the people of Samoa, ... More >>
Inspiring Leader Named New Zealand Defence Force Person Of The Year
Thursday, 12 December 2024, 4:32 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Leading Marine Technician (Electrical) Joe Mataele, from Tonga, is also the Royal New Zealand Navy’s Sailor of the Year. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 11 December 2024
Wednesday, 11 December 2024, 3:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commodore Brown said, “Many of the salvors’ crew are already in Samoa and things are really starting to gather momentum, as we work towards removing the fuel and other pollutants from Manawanui.” More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 9 December 2024
Monday, 9 December 2024, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
“I have been impressed,” said Commodore Brown, “with the collaborative and collegial manner in which SROS technical staff, Maritime NZ and NZDF personnel have worked together to enable SROS to conduct this round of sea water monitoring.” More >>
The latest update on the HMNZS Manawanui response 6 December 2024
Friday, 6 December 2024, 9:16 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
“The Samoan Government and its people did not anticipate this incident with our ship,” said Commodore Brown. “But the job of mitigating the impact of it is made much easier through the collegial efforts of the MPAC membership and the advisors ... More >>
