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OIA-2026-5813 NZDF AI use
The official information that was released as part of request OIA-2026-5813 about NZDF AI use.
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Wearing and caring for honours
The wearing of honours, medals, and awards is governed by a number of rules, which vary depending on who’s wearing them, their dress and the type of event. The guidance below is designed to demystify honours protocol and help New Zealanders wear them appropriately.
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Protocols for Military Personnel, Civilians, and Families
The wearing of medals is governed by a number of rules, which vary depending on who’s wearing them, their dress and the type of event. This short guide is designed to demystify medal protocol, and to help New Zealanders wear them appropriately.
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Mounting and caring for medals
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People, Structure & Leadership
The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is one of New Zealand’s largest organisations, structured to meet the unique demands of protecting New Zealand. Learn about how we are organised, the makeup of our workforce, and the leaders guiding our mission.
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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. -
Strategic Intentions 2026 – 2030
The NZDF protects New Zealand’s defence interests in a deliberate and purposeful way, shaping itself to respond to the challenging security environment. Intensifying strategic competition is increasing global and regional tensions, raising the likelihood of military confrontation and conflict. As the geopolitical environment changes, the NZDF needs to be capable of responding to a more volatile and unstable operating environment. The NZDF is embedding a warfighting focus across every level of the Force, emphasising the need to defend New Zealand’s security and be prepared for conflict.
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Medals & Awards
Recognising service is an important part of New Zealand Defence’s culture. This section helps you to discover how medals and awards have evolved over time, explore the specifics of each medal, and check what you or someone you know may be entitled to.
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Apply for medals
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Apply for medals