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News & Updates

Feeling the heat

11 September, 2020

It’s been a longer road than normal for new Air Force firefighters to start learning their trade, with the COVID-19 lockdown keeping them confined to Base Woodbourne after their recruit course had finished.

Royal New Zealand Navy delivers medical supplies to Tonga

11 September, 2020

The Royal New Zealand Navy dive hydrographic vessel HMNZS Manawanui will make a contactless port visit to Tonga next week to deliver medical supplies on behalf of a New Zealand charity.

NZDF connects to Selwyn District Wastewater Network

10 September, 2020

The New Zealand Defence Force and Selwyn District Council have signed an agreement enabling Burnham Military Camp to connect to the Council’s wastewater network.

Army offers opportunities aplenty for Cook Islander

4 September, 2020

The chance to gain life experience while learning as much as possible were big drawcards for Cook Islander Lance Corporal Thomas Harrison when he was considering joining the New Zealand Army.

NZDF Commendation for Timaru woman

28 August, 2020

Captain Frankie Thompson has been recognised for her mentor role with the Afghan National Officer Academy in 2019 with a New Zealand Defence Force Commendation.

From New Delhi to Royal New Zealand Air Force

27 August, 2020

Former Rosehill College student Aircraftman Suhailjeet Singh, hadn’t considered a future in the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) when his family immigrated to New Zealand from New Delhi, India in 2003.

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