Army News - Issue 535, August 2022
In this issue read about our officer cadets training in jungle warfare alongside their Fijian counterparts, the work we are doing in Niue, how our reservists are honing their skills, and much more.
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In this issue read about our officer cadets training in jungle warfare alongside their Fijian counterparts, the work we are doing in Niue, how our reservists are honing their skills, and much more.
This Statement of Intent / Tauākī Whakamaunga Atu sets out how the Defence Force will continue its journey towards its strategic goal of an Integrated Defence Force, including regeneration of its capability after supporting the response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
This paper seeks endorsement of the proposed approach to sharing information about veterans and other claimants and approval to release the attached draft Approved Information Sharing Agreement (AISA) and discussion document for consultation.
In the September issue of Air Force News read about our continuing support to the Pacific, what it was like to be in the heart of the major international exercise RIMPAC, meet the new Commanding Officer at Base Auckland and celebrate No. 6 Squadron’s maritime helicopter fleet. We also continue our series on the 85 Years of Air Force Service.
In this September issue of Navy Today read about HMNZ Ships Manawanui, Matataua and Wellington supporting our Pacific neighbours. The Sea Safety Training School, new engines, new funnels – we look at HMNZS Te Kaha in drydock, Navy reservists and we introduce ‘Navy Made’, the journey to create a sailor .
In this issue read about our soldier's experiences training Ukrainian gunners, how our combat engineers are sharpening their skills, and the latest news about some of our reservists.
The official Information that was released as part of request OIA-2022-4503 about the NZDF Capability and Readiness Update as at June 2022.
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2022-4501 about the NZDF's support to Tonga in early 2022.
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2022-4505 about correspondence in relation to the NZDF support to Fire and Emergency New Zealand's response during industrial action by the NZ professional firefighters union.
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2022-4523 about the NZDF's strategic reserve and the Steyr rifle.