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In the April issue of Army News read about our new in-line weapon sites, an update on our soldiers’ personal protection equipment, the recent training we have completed, and the winner of the coveted Skill at Arms competition.
The official Information that was released as part of request OIA-2024-4985 about medal mounting vendors.
This provides a list of briefings received by the Minister of Defence in March 2024. It is released under the authorisation of the Minister of Defence.
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2024-4994 about barrack accommodation.
On 6 May 2024 Cabinet approved and Executive Council signed an Order in Council to bring into effect the Veterans’ Affairs Approved Information Sharing Agreement. The agreement, which comes into effect on 6 June 2024, was developed with ten other agencies. It will improve information sharing about veterans and other claimants under the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 and the delivery of services, entitlements and support to them.
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2024-5007 about 21 Gun Salutes at Point Jerningham
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2024-5022 about veteran brain injuries.
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2024-5046 about promotion of te reo Māori.
In this edition AHSO Mya Wells describes the vigorous duties as a member of the Deployable Boarding Team. Our trainee officers undertake weeks at sea around New Zealand, seeking their Officer of the Watch qualification, and we showcase the impressive surveillance capabilities of 'Bellona', our Bluebottle uncrewed surface vessel. We meet a sailor on her way to officer rank and a psychology profession, and explore the significance of the Samoan tatau (tattoo) for one of our sailors.
Hear from our soldiers who provided building, electrical and dental support in Tonga, go behind the scenes with 2nd/1st Battalion as they train with the British Army’s Royal Gurkha Rifles in the South Island, hear the latest on our continued support to Ukraine, Join our soldiers on the ‘Hell Week’ that is Exercise Nemesis, and much more.