Linton Military Camp opens state-of-the-art maintenance facility to support NZ Army equipment
06 December 2023
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Royal New Zealand Navy to trial uncrewed, renewable-powered vessel
04 December 2023
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NZDF Person of the Year 2023
01 December 2023
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Missiles away
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Aviator chalks up air miles in RNZAF career
30 November 2023
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NZDF People of the Year Awards 2023
30 November 2023
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Standout Gunner named Soldier of the Year 2023
30 November 2023
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Diversity champion earns Peter Rule inclusion honour
30 November 2023
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Medic training through COVID-19 lockdowns
28 November 2023
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Sailor of the Year
28 November 2023
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Soaring at Wings Over Wairarapa 2023
27 November 2023
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NZDF Safety Person of the Year 2023
27 November 2023
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Winched to safety by RNZAF NH90 helicopter
24 November 2023
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RNZN sailors train Fijian counterparts in crucial firefighting skills
24 November 2023
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HMNZS Manawanui provides tropical cyclone assistance to Fiji
24 November 2023
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Army Reserve soldier brings outdoor survival training into the classroom
23 November 2023
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NZDF Volunteer of the Year
23 November 2023
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Navy's top shot competition is back
22 November 2023
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Registration opens for 2024 Gallipoli services
22 November 2023
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Leadership skills gained through Cadets
22 November 2023
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Unclaimed 28 (Maori) Battalion medals kaupapa comes to an end
21 November 2023
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Silver Dagger
21 November 2023
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New Zealand Defence Force on display at Wings over Wairarapa
21 November 2023
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Civilian of the Year
20 November 2023
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HMNZS Aotearoa’s new Commanding Officer
20 November 2023
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NZ Army sharpens combat readiness in Hawaii with US Army Pacific
17 November 2023
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NZDF Sportsperson of the Year
17 November 2023
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Dutch village honours Kiwi airmen killed in Second World War
16 November 2023
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‘Grab a piece of awesome,’ says Naval Reserves recruiter
16 November 2023
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Support to Ukraine
15 November 2023
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We are a combat-capable force, trained, equipped, and ready to respond every hour of the day, every day of the year.
We keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. Our core task is to protect the sovereign territory of New Zealand including our Exclusive Economic Zone. We advance our nation’s interests through military operations at sea, on land and in the air. Our equipment and expertise supports people and communities in need at home, across our region, and around the world.
We are comprised of
15191
regular force personnel, reserves and civilian employees.
Our people, structure and leadershipWe utilise a diverse range of modern military equipment.
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A career in the Defence Force gives you real purpose. You'll work as part of a tight-knit team, protecting your whānau, your country and our environment from harm. And you'll have the honour of representing New Zealand wherever you go.
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07 November 2023
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Navy runner pushes for worlds
06 November 2023
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03 November 2023
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Trans-Tasman commute no barrier for engineer thriving in Reserve Force career
26 October 2023
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Pistol packing Corporal heading to Australia competition
18 October 2023
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02 October 2023
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Carpenter takes the wheel in Antarctica with NZ Army Reserve Force
29 September 2023