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Civilian stories
Join the New Zealand Defence Force as they celebrate International Women's Day 2024. Hear from Karenza, Louise and Emma about life as a wāhine and as a civilian in the New Zealand Defence Force.
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Westport paramedic joins Reserve Force to help community
When Westport’s Private Zack Armstrong was asked his reason for recently joining the New Zealand Army Ngāti Tūmatauenga as an infantry soldier in the Reserve Force, the registered paramedic answered without hesitation, “to give back to my community.”
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Kaitaia woman thrives in Navy environment
What are the highlights of 15 weeks of training to become a sailor in the Royal New Zealand Navy? So many, says Kaitaia’s Manaia Dodds.
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Christchurch man recognised for 50 years of military and firefighting service
Major David Ackroyd has achieved the rare distinction of being recognised for more than 50 years serving both in Ngāti Tūmatauenga, the New Zealand Army, and as a volunteer firefighter.
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East Auckland electrician enjoys training for combat with Waikato Mounted Rifles
Tactically manoeuvring through the tussock clad terrain of the Waiouru Military Training Area, is a far cry from Sergeant Mike Josephson’s day job as a project manager for Kinetic Electrical.
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Invercargill dairy farmer turned IT student embracing life with Army Reserves
Invercargill-based Private Matchil Du Plessis feels he has the best of both worlds.
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Army Reservists to be tested in challenging annual exercise
Up to 250 reservists are expected to take part in this month’s Exercise Tauwharenīkau, the largest New Zealand Army Reserve Force collective field training exercise to be run this year.
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Former senior Air Force aviator embarks on new career as officer
After more than three decades in which he rose to the top role of Warrant Officer of the Air Force, Flight Lieutenant Kerry Williams is now embarking on a new phase of his career as an officer.
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Naval officer recognised for four decades of service to New Zealand
As a teenager, Jim Gilmour left school and joined the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) thinking he’d only be there a few months.
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Corporal recognised for his role in producing NZ Army leaders
He’s been inspiring new soldiers to be future leaders of the New Zealand Army through his passion and dedication to soldiering and now Corporal Gabriel Dewes has been rewarded for his own leadership.