5 May 2008
To raise awareness of Anzac Day and our overseas missions the New Zealand Defence Force has been running Operation Kiwi, a design competition for Year 6 to 10 students. Over 600 entries have been received. Weta Workshop Director Richard Taylor will be announcing the winners on Tuesday.
What: Announcement of the winners of Operation Kiwi
Where: Level 1, Defence House, 2 Aitken Street, Thorndon, Wellington
When: Tuesday 6 May at 3.00pm.
A selection of the entries will be on display including an Anzac biscuit which heals sores and contains small bombs, a Kiwi robot that fires rockets, sunscreen soap, and a camouflaged jet-board. This event will be attended by the Chief of Defence Force Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, Defence Force personnel, Richard Taylor and guests from Weta Workshop.
ENDS
Media wishing to attend are required to register with Ally Clelland on (04) 496 0273 or 021 569 130 before 1pm Tuesday 6 May. Appropriate media accreditation with photo ID must be on display at all times while on Defence property.