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Every hour of the day, 365 days a year, we protect New Zealand’s interests at sea, safeguard peace and stability within our neighbouring regions and further afield, and help others in times of need with agile air operations across the world.

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Navy remembers, ten years on

22 February, 2021

“I am still struck by the dedication and professionalism of my ship’s company and all of those members of the NZDF that ran towards the disaster to play our role in the response. I am equally impressed by the resilience of the people of the Canterbury region who fought through this disaster,” ~ RADM Jim Gilmour

Army remembers, ten years on

22 February, 2021

“Our move into the city was memorable, we had a large contingent of Pinzgauer and Unimogs which was joined by fire appliances, emergency vehicles and Police as we got closer to the central city location.” ~ LTCOL Tim Tuatini

Air Force remembers, ten years on

22 February, 2021

“It was incredibly sobering to see the destruction wrought on the city. But my enduring memory was seeing and hearing people doing everything they could do to help - whether it was those on the ground we saw assisting others, or those in helicopters arriving from all points throughout the South Island and asking what can they do to help,” ~ Nathan McMaster (then Flight Lieutenant)

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