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NZDF Delivers Essential Farming Supplies to Fijian Islands
Monday, 7 March 2016, 9:45 am | New Zealand Defence Force
NZDF Delivers Essential Farming Supplies to Stricken Fijian Islands New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) NH90 helicopters are delivering sacks of seeds, seedlings and plant cuttings to three outlying islands as Fijian communities start the long task ... More >>
NZDF’S Humanitarian Aid Operation in Fiji in Full Swing
Friday, 4 March 2016, 9:38 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) humanitarian aid operation in cyclone-ravaged Fiji is now in full swing with the arrival this morning of multi-role vessel HMNZS Canterbury, close to 300 additional personnel to assist with the disaster recovery ... More >>
Fiji Mission One of NZDF’s Largest Peacetime Deployments
Monday, 29 February 2016, 4:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Close to 500 combat engineers, soldiers, sailors and aircrew have now been deployed for the humanitarian aid operation in cyclone-ravaged Fiji, making it one of the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) largest peacetime deployments to the Pacific. More >>
NZDF Engineers to Help in Cyclone-Hit Fiji
Thursday, 25 February 2016, 3:51 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Thirty-seven New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) engineers arrived in Suva last night to work alongside the Fijian military in supporting communities devastated by Tropical Cyclone Winston. More >>
NZDF to Provide Further Support to Fiji
Wednesday, 24 February 2016, 5:20 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Government announced today that the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) vessels, HMNZS CANTERBURY and HMNZS WELLINGTON will be dispatched to support relief efforts in Fiji as it recovers from Tropical Cyclone Winston. More >>
NZ Aid Arrives in Fiji
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:57 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) C-130 Hercules arrived in Fiji early this morning to deliver 12 tonnes of relief supplies including food, water and tarpaulins for communi-ties devastated by Tropical Cyclone Winston. More >>
NZDF Transports Aid Supplies to Fiji
Tuesday, 23 February 2016, 10:32 am | New Zealand Defence Force
A New Zealand Defence Force C-130 Hercules is on its to Fiji this evening with 12 tonnes of aid supplies and an inter-agency team that will help assess the damage caused by Tropical Cyclone Winston. More >>
Chief of Defence Force Hosts Australian/UK Counterparts
Monday, 22 February 2016, 1:29 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Chief of Defence Force, Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Tim Keating, has hosted a visit to New Zealand by the United Kingdom’s Chief of Defence Staff, General Sir Nicholas Houghton, and Chief of Defence Force Australia, Air Chief Marshal Mark Binskin. More >>
From Reservist to Specialist Officer
Friday, 19 February 2016, 2:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
After a career as a paramedic and a Reserve soldier, Officer Cadet (OCDT) Michelle Piercy has taken up a chance to become a specialist nurse. More >>
NZDF Accepts Audit Office Findings on Lifejacket Contract
Friday, 19 February 2016, 11:19 am | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) got it wrong in dealing with an interim contract for lifejacket servicing and has learnt lessons from the issue, says Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General (LTGEN) Tim Keating. The Office of the Controller & ... More >>
Busy Week for NZDF in Search And Rescue Operations
Friday, 19 February 2016, 11:04 am | New Zealand Defence Force
Busy Week for NZDF in Search And Rescue Operations New Zealand Defence Force aircraft have taken part in two major search and rescue operations this week rescuing two stranded tourists and helping in the search for three missing fishermen. The missions ... More >>
First World War Rugby Trophy Now on Display
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 2:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
One of the first international military rugby trophies, the Somme Cup, is on display at the National Army Museum in Waiouru until 26 April 2016. More >>
Exercise Joint Waka Puts NZDF To the Test
Thursday, 18 February 2016, 1:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has launched a new exercise series aimed at enhancing its offshore deployment ability to deal with any contingencies including humanitarian crisis, natural disasters, and regional instability. More >>
NZDF Personnel To Attend Quake Memorial Service
Monday, 15 February 2016, 3:07 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Around 70 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel led by the Commanding Officer of the sealift and amphibious support vessel HMNZS CANTERBURY will attend the 22 February memorial service marking Christchurch’s devastating earthquake five years ... More >>
Kiwis Prep for Invictus Battle
Friday, 12 February 2016, 2:33 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Twenty-one members of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) are preparing for battle, as they train to compete in the May 2016 Invictus Games, held in Orlando, Florida. More >>
NZDF Deploys Second Wave of Firefighters to Tasmania
Friday, 12 February 2016, 2:18 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is deploying a second wave of five firefighters to Tasmania this weekend as authorities there gear up for another month of battling the bushfires. More >>
NZDF Fitness App Wins International Award
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 5:25 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
NZDF Fitness App Wins International Award The New Zealand Defence Force ( NZDF) has won an international award for Force Fit, its innovative mobile app designed to encourage new recruits and the general public to get “Force Fit”. The Chief ... More >>
Navy Applies Pedal Power for Good Cause
Thursday, 11 February 2016, 1:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Twelve members of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) will trade ships for bicycles this week to raise money for the Foundation for Youth Development (FYD). More >>
New Zealand Troops to Train with Korean And US Marines
Wednesday, 10 February 2016, 3:27 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Around 60 New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) soldiers will take part in a large-scale exercise in the Republic of Korea starting on 24 February. Major General (MAJGEN) Tim Gall, the Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, said gunners from the New Zealand ... More >>
Navy Supporting Wellington City Mission with ‘Fish & Ships’
Tuesday, 9 February 2016, 2:26 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is on a mission to help raise funds for the Wellington City Mission. More >>
