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Our structure
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Sally Garrett
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Military museums
NZDF has a rich and complex history that spans decades. There are three museums across Aotearoa New Zealand that showcase and support our unique military history. Each museum is dedicated to our three Services: the Royal New Zealand Navy, the New Zealand Army, and the Royal New Zealand Air Force.
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A devastating earthquake
On 22 February 2011 at 12:51pm, a magnitude 6.3 earthquake strikes Christchurch. Buildings collapse or are severely damaged and infrastructure including water, roads, sewerage, power and telecommunications are down. From the outset it is obvious that this is no ordinary event. 185 people lose their lives, and thousands are injured making this the second worst natural disaster in New Zealand’s history, behind the Napier earthquake of 1931. NZDF responds by undertaking its largest-ever humanitarian assistance mission.
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Whakaari erupts
At 2.11pm, Monday, 9 December 2019, Whakaari/White Island erupts. At the time of the eruption, there are 47 people on the island. Tourists and guides are caught up in the explosive event.
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Whakaari erupts
At 2.11pm, Monday, 9 December 2019, Whakaari/White Island erupts. At the time of the eruption, there are 47 people on the island. Tourists and tour guides are caught up in the explosive event.
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Leadership
At its most basic level, leadership is about behaviour. It's about the building of effective relationships to influence the actions of other people and enable them to contribute to our success in a professional and ethical manner.
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Art Deco
On 3 February, 1931, HMS Veronica lay at anchor in Napier harbour. At 10.46am, Commander HL Morgan, captain of Veronica, heard a terrific roar. “The ship heaved and tossed. For about ten seconds I stood still and then ran on to the boat deck. I could see houses falling and roads cracking. Everything seemed to disappear in a cloud of dust.”
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Battle Training
Security threats have become more complex, so it’s vital the New Zealand Defence Force has modern facilities to train Special Operations personnel who are required to operate in high-risk and complex environments.
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Leadership
At its most basic level, leadership is about behaviour. It's about the building of effective relationships to influence the actions of other people, enabling them to contribute to the success of the Army in a professional and ethical manner.