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Physical restrictions can’t ground RNZAF Aviator of the Year
Rotorua aviator Corporal Atelea Mapapalangi (Te Arawa) had his Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) career mapped out, before suffering a serious health issue which changed that trajectory and forced him to reevaluate his future and open new doors.
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Resourceful Navy musician realises Antarctic dream, armed with plastic French horn
Royal New Zealand Navy musician Natalie Paine always remembered the “heck, yeah, why not” from her recruit instructor when she asked if musicians could get a posting to Antarctica.
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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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Farewell to a century of service: Dunedin’s Kensington Army Hall closes doors, modern replacement opened
After more than a century of continuous service to Dunedin and the wider region, the New Zealand Defence Force’s Kensington Army Hall closed its doors for the final time on Saturday, making way for a new home for southern military units.
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New Zealand Defence Force ready for high-risk weather season
As the South West Pacific high-risk weather season from November to April gets underway, the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is reinforcing preparedness of its response capabilities.
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Mentoring champion earns Peter Rule inclusion honour
A Navy officer who helps others become the “best versions of themselves” through mentoring and coaching has been named the winner of the New Zealand Defence Force’s Peter Rule Memorial Award for inclusiveness.
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Defence Force programme inspires Tasman school’s STEM success
A teacher inspired by the New Zealand Defence Force’s (NZDF) School to Seas/Skies teachers’ programmes has propelled her students to become national competition contenders.
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Five Eyes strategic navy talks conclude in Wellington
Senior naval leaders from the Five Eyes (FVEY) nations gathered in Wellington this week for high-level talks focussed on achieving a shared vision of peace, prosperity and maritime security.
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RNZAF returns to Fiji and takes opportunity to show MC-12K King Air capability to Tongan military
A return trip to Fiji for maritime patrols by the Royal New Zealand Air Force’s (RNZAF) MC-12K King Air has provided a further opportunity to demonstrate the aircraft’s ability to operate in the South West Pacific region.
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