Media Advisory
10 December 2007
On Wednesday 12 December 2007, 109 New Zealand Defence Force Personnel drawn largely from the 2/1 Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment based at Burnham will return from a six month tour of duty in Timor-Leste.
Forty-four personnel from the same rotation returned at an earlier date.
The returning personnel were the third rotation to serve and have been relieved by a contingent of 144.
Upon arrival at Christchurch International Airport they will be greeted by Commander Joint Forces NZ Major General Rhys Jones, family and friends.
When: 12 December 2007, two flights arrive 4.10pm and 4.25pm
Where: Christchurch International Airport
What: Arrival of 109 NZDF personnel from operations in Timor-Leste.
Media wishing to attend the arrival are asked to register their interest with Nicole Munro-Johnson, (04) 529 6033 or 021 569 148, before 4pm on Tuesday 11 December.
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For further information please contact Nicole Munro-Johnson, Defence Public Relations, on (04) 529 6033 or 021 569 148.