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NZDF Māori Cultural Group helps Samoan Christchurch woman connect with Gallipoli
Vini Watkins, who formerly hails from Christchurch, says her long service with the New Zealand Army underpins the special bond she feels with the Gallipoli Peninsula in Türkiye.
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Waiouru
Waiouru, meaning ‘River of the West’, has a history as a walking route for Māori, an 1880s sheep station, and since the World War II era as an army training area.
Waiouru Military Camp can be found in the central North Island. With Mount Ruapehu as its backdrop, the rugged and challenging environment of the Waiouru Military Training Area makes it an exceptional area for open and close country training and live firing exercises. -
Dannevirke soldier oversees battalion training on his home turf
Lieutenant Colonel Shaun O’Connor grew up in Dannevirke and after 40 years in the New Zealand Army enjoyed returning to his old stomping ground as he helps prepare Reserve Force soldiers for their largest domestic exercise of the year.
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Disaster response shapes risk-ready soldier
Working on the ground as a logistics soldier in the NZ Army Reserve Force gave Second Lieutenant Mary Millett the clarity she needed to pursue a career in disaster response.
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Masterton armourer relishes challenge of mortar work in Fiji
Being prepared to challenge oneself is a pre-requisite for a career in the New Zealand Army, and is a piece of advice that armourer Corporal Richard Forsyth swears by.
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Hawke's Bay Reserve Force soldier tackles world's toughest race for charity
Lying at home waiting for a back operation in 2017, New Zealand Army Reserve Force soldier Sergeant Andrew McCrory was scrolling through Facebook when something caught his eye.
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Camo proves no match for American tactical Uncrewed Aircraft System
The NZ Army has got its first taste of the power of the RQB-7 Shadow Uncrewed Aerial System (UAS) as 2nd Engineer Regiment discovered camouflage is no match for its sensors.
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Father and son deploy together
Two soldiers who deployed to Niue recently as part of a New Zealand Army engineer team have more in common than most – they are father and son.
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Basketball coach finds personal growth in the Reserve Force
Marlee Pene has found coaching young basketball players is not too different to learning soldiering skills in the New Zealand Army Reserve Force.
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Hawke's Bay soldiers in middle of Gabrielle response
As first responders to Cyclone Gabrielle, New Zealand Army Reserve Force soldiers Staff Sergeant Todd Rogers, Privates Ashton Tyack (Tong) and Savannah Williams felt humbled and privileged to assist their community.