What experience does the NZDF have in this type of operation?

The government maintains the greatest confidence in our military personnel, including their ability to undertake civil-military duties. In previous deployments – including in environments as diverse as Timor Leste, Bougainville, Solomon Islands, Bosnia and the Middle East – New Zealanders have been respected for their professionalism and their ability to engage and relate to the local people. This type of task is indicative of the wide-ranging, and increasingly complex nature of modern peacekeeping operations. past year has seen the New Zealanders serving in Afghanistan achieve outstanding results and making a real difference to the establishment of the ITGA in the Bamyan province.