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NZDF staff member makes history at Parliament Opening

26 November, 2020

New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Deputy Director Visits and Ceremonial Sandra McKie made history at the State Opening of Parliament today, as the first female Usher of the Black Rod in the 128-year history of the role in this country.

Dunedin Positive Influencer Wins NZDF Reservist of the Year Award

26 November, 2020

A man who spends much of his spare time training soldiers and then passes on his Army skills to his school students has been named New Zealand...

Soldier, firefighter and football coach takes NZDF Volunteer of Year Award

26 November, 2020

Manawatū Soldier Ed Dore-Wright’s commitment to his community as a firefighter, football coach and Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA) member have led to him being awarded the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Volunteer of the Year 2020.

Charges laid against Linton soldier

25 November, 2020

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) can advise that the Director of Military Prosecutions has laid charges in the Court Martial of New Zealand against a Linton-based soldier who has continued name suppression.

NZDF Training Team Leaves Fiji With Military Ties In Good Heart

25 November, 2020

A New Zealand Defence Force training team is leaving Fiji this week having provided local troops with practical instruction in a range of areas from life-saving first aid to hydrographic surveying techniques.

New Zealand Army Band To Visit Taupō

25 November, 2020

Taupō’s teen brass sensation Aiden West will join the New Zealand Army Band when it performs in the town on 30 November, on the last night of a North Island tour.

NZDF joins forces with strategic partners to deliver estate regeneration

24 November, 2020

The New Zealand Defence Force has formed an alliance with professional service companies EY and Beca to help deliver the $2.1 billion regeneration of the Defence estate.

HMNZS Manawanui visits home port Gisborne for first time

24 November, 2020

The Royal New Zealand Navy diving support, hydrographic survey and deep sea salvage vessel HMNZS Manawanui will visit Gisborne from Thursday 26 November to Monday 30 November 2020, marking the ship’s first visit to her ceremonial home port.

Soldier of the Year - inspiration from South Auckland to the Sinai

23 November, 2020

South Auckland local Staff Sergeant Tokahaumata Oltaches-Tagavaitau has been named as New Zealand Army Soldier of the Year for 2020 and hopes she can pass her own inspiration on to Pasifika youth.