UK ministers welcomed by McCully and Mapp
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Foreign Minister Murray McCully welcome William Hague, UK Foreign Secretary and Dr Liam Fox, Defence Secretary for bilateral talks next week.
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Defence Press Releases, New Zealand
Defence Force and Industry Apprenticeship Scheme
The NZ Defence Force, a number of group training organisations and Industry Training Organisations have created the Kiwi Co-Host Scheme which will provide a safety-net to apprentices by encouraging them to join the Reserve Forces – a new initiative flowing from the Prime Minister’s Job Summit.
Govt Pays Respect to Officer Killed in Action
Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today expressed heartfelt condolences on behalf of the Government to the family and friends of New Zealand Army Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell DSD.
NH-90 Helicopters for NZ Air Force
The Royal New Zealand Air Force will be introducing NH-90 helicopters into service next year. The capabilities of the new NH-90 helicopters are immense compared to the current Iroquois.
Pacific Nuclear Free Zone
US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has announced that the United States will work towards adhering to the South Pacific Nuclear Free Zone.
Wellington ANZAC Commemorations
NZ Defence Force will support a number of ANZAC commemorations being held in Wellington on ANZAC Day, 25 April 2010.
ANZAC Stamp Issue
New Zealand Post have issued a series of ANZAC stamps.
New Offshore Patrol Vessels
The arrival of the first of two new Offshore Patrol Vessels (OPVs) has boosted New Zealand’s ability to conduct patrols.