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Reserve Force Employers Recognised at Awards Ceremony

Wednesday, 13 April 2011, 5:24 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Tauranga mechanical and engineering company, Haden, O’Donnell, Griffin was named as the Territorial Forces Employer Support Council (TFESC) National Employer of the Year, at a special ceremony at Parliament last night. The ceremony, which recognises ... More >>

NZ Defence Force Arrives to Warm Welcome in Tonga

Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 2:14 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

New Zealand Defence Force personnel arrived yesterday to a warm welcome by the locals of Niuatoputapu. The tiny island within Tonga was devastated by a tsunami following the 2009 Samoan earthquake and suffered significant damage. More >>

Kiwis Depart For 6 Month Deployment To Afghanistan

Monday, 11 April 2011, 10:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Media are invited to attend the farewell on Tuesday 12 April of the next contingent of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to depart for a six month deployment to Afghanistan. More >>

French Helo Joins Canterbury on Pacific Mission

Friday, 8 April 2011, 12:56 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

HMNZS CANTERBURY has embarked a French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) PUMA helicopter and personnel while anchored in Noumea as the US-led exercise Pacific Partnership gets underway. The French Army of New Caledonia (FANC) will work closely with NZ ... More >>

HMNZS Canterbury In Her Element

Thursday, 7 April 2011, 3:08 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

HMNZS CANTERBURY and the embarked NZ Defence Force personnel are in Noumea on the way to the Pacific Partnership humanitarian aid and disaster relief (HADR) mission. While in Noumea the ship will embark a French PUMA helicopter and crew, before heading ... More >>

New Plymouth Old Boy to Attend Gallipoli Commemorations

Tuesday, 5 April 2011, 3:09 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

When Air Force Corporal Chris Watts arrives in Gallipoli later this month he will be able to trace the footsteps of his Great Great Grandfathers and his Great Great Uncle. More >>

Air Force Tribute for Anniversary Church Service

Thursday, 31 March 2011, 5:04 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The Royal New Zealand Air Force will commemorate its 74th anniversary with a church service at the Wellington Cathedral of St Paul’s this Sunday 3 April at 2.00pm, and members of the public are invited to attend. More >>

New Zealand Defence Force Prepares for Pacific Mission

Thursday, 31 March 2011, 5:03 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

A contingent of New Zealand Defence Force (NZ Defence Force) personnel will head for the Pacific early next week onboard the HMNZS CANTERBURY, as the US-led exercise Pacific Partnership gets underway. More >>

Send An Anzac Message To Kiwi Forces

Friday, 25 March 2011, 11:51 am | New Zealand Defence Force

The New Zealand Defence Force is encouraging the public to send a message to Kiwi defence personnel who will be overseas on Anzac Day (25 April). More >>

Singapore Armed Forces Assistance Appreciated

Tuesday, 15 March 2011, 1:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

The last elements of the Singapore Armed Forces leave Christchurch tomorrow morning after contributing to the Christchurch Quake relief effort. More >>

Burnham Graduates Stand Strong

Monday, 14 March 2011, 4:56 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

With all the ceremony of a traditional military parade 96 students from around New Zealand graduated from the latest Limited Service Volunteer course held at Burnham Military Camp Youth Development Unit Southern on 12 March. More >>

Adrenalin-Packed Prizes For Anzac Art Competition

Monday, 14 March 2011, 12:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

14 March 2011 Adrenalin-Packed Prizes For Anzac Art Competition Action-packed days out with the Navy, Army and Air Force are up for grabs as prizes in a competition called Operation Anzac Spirit launched today by the New Zealand Defence Force. The ... More >>

Defence Force Personnel In Timor-Leste Dig Deep

Thursday, 10 March 2011, 3:20 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Defence Force Personnel In Timor-Leste Dig Deep For Christchurch NZDF personnel in Timor-Leste serving as part of the Australian led International Stabilisation Force (ISF) have raised over USD$7000.00 to help the people of Christchurch. The ... More >>

Earthquake - NZ Defence Force - Update 14

Friday, 4 March 2011, 12:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

HMNZS CANTERBURY has arrived in Lyttelton with her second consignment of supplies for Christchurch, including portable showers. She will commence unloading when the tide allows, at approximately 2pm. Media are invited to film or report on the offload ... More >>

Photos of NZ Defence Force in Christchurch

Wednesday, 2 March 2011, 1:41 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

There are now just over 1700 NZ Defence Force personnel from all services including reserves working in Christchurch, supported by 128 Singapore Armed Forces (SAF) personnel. More >>

A Test for Navy's Newest Ship

Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 4:55 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

From calm weather to intense storm conditions, HMNZS WELLINGTON, the Navy's newest offshore patrol vessel, experienced all Antarctica had to throw at them during a 3 week deployment into the lower Southern Ocean and western Ross Sea. More >>

Christchurch Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – UPDATE 12

Tuesday, 1 March 2011, 1:54 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

New Zealand Defence Force personnel remain committed to the earthquake response efforts in Christchurch and will stand united with New Zealand in observing today’s two minutes’ silence at 12.51pm. More >>

Images: Defence Force Assistance in Christchurch

Monday, 28 February 2011, 3:42 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Below are images of the assistance the New Zealand Defence Force is providing following the earthquake in Christchurch. More >>

Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – Update 10

Monday, 28 February 2011, 1:13 pm | New Zealand Defence Force

Media Advisory Monday 28 February 2011 Christchurch Earthquake – NZ Defence Force – Update 10 • AIR FORCE FREIGHT OVER HALF A MILLION KILOS • CANTERBURY TO ARRIVE BACK IN LYTTELTON AROUND 6PM • ARMY ENGINEERS HEAD INTO SUBURBS • NZ DEFENCE ... More >>

Images: NZ Defence Force in Christchurch

Monday, 28 February 2011, 10:05 am | New Zealand Defence Force

Below are photos of the assistance being provided in Christchurch by the New Zealand Defence Force after the city's devastating earthquake. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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