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Reserve Force challenges help drive Tuakau man in construction and soldiering

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Huntly peacekeeper returns from operations in South Sudan

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New Zealand’s Middle East military observers stay positive in conflict zone

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Vehicle Washing, Water Recycling, and Catchment Protection at Waiouru Military Camp

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Soldiers from New Zealand Army and Royal Gurkha Rifles sharpen combat skills under the Southern Alps

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UN Missions

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NZ Army platoon concludes landmark deployment to South Korea

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Hawke’s Bay woman jumps from ballet to the battlefield

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NZ Army engineer awarded DSD for emergency responses in Vanuatu

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Northland soldier steps out of comfort zone with Army specialist role

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NZDF supports efforts in Eastern Europe to train Ukrainian military

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New Army reservist cheered on by the veterans she supports

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New houses become homes for Defence Force families

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NZ Army platoon trains with Republic of Korea Marine Corps in historic first

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NZ Army takes jungle warfare lessons from Philippines exercise

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Palmerston North soldier hones cyber skills and tactics in Philippines exercise

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Philippines born Christchurch soldier returns to train with close regional partners in Exercise Balikatan

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Samoa’s banana-funded Spitfire fuels emotional Anzac service for NZ officer

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Rotorua Reserve Force soldier rises to the challenge and is set for world stage

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Nelson anaesthetist and soldier part of large multi-national exercise

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NZDF assists Bougainville in destruction of WWII-era bombs

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Napier Reserve Force soldier builds on milestone competition win and readies for the world stage

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‘Live by the values of the uniform’: Northern region’s infantry battalion regimental sergeant major

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Rare Gallipoli headstone a rallying call for NZDF contingent

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New Zealand Army personnel mark significant combat anniversary in Korea

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NZDF marks Anzac Day with conflict anniversaries front of mind

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Southland brothers in arms - The human cost of war laid bare on Gallipoli Peninsula

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Remains of two New Zealand First World War casualties reburied in France

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Army officer fulfils career and family goals at Gallipoli  

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NZ Army Automotive Technicians gain value from extraordinary Supercars experience

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We are Ngāti Tūmatauenga - the New Zealand Army

The NZ Army is a world-class, combat ready force, which is modern, agile and highly adaptive. Our mission is to provide world-class, combat ready, land forces that are trained, led
and equipped to win as part of an Integrated Defence Force. We leverage modern equipment and technology in order to improve our training, enhance our decision making and optimise our capabilities.

We are a force of highly trained professionals.

We come from all walks of life and share a strong sense of what it means to be Kiwi - our culture is based on our values Tū Kaha (courage), Tū Tika (commitment), Tū Tira (comradeship) and Tū Maia (integrity). Together, we are Force for New Zealand and are proud to serve Aotearoa and its diverse communities.

We are well-equipped to operate in diverse environments, with precise effect.

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