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NZDF sets out ambitious plan to reduce carbon emissions
The NZDF has unveiled its plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, by addressing fuel and energy efficiency, while investigating other long term change options, to help the Government meet climate change obligations and sustainability goals.
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Hundreds rescued from Hastings area
Trapped workers and families “grateful” for NZDF’s efforts in crisis
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Taking in the damage
In the aftermath of the disaster, King Air aircraft and SH-2G(I) helicopters flew over the damaged landscapes and broken roads around the North Island. The dramatic photographs taken on flights gave valuable information to officials on the ground.
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Air Force matches best practice in the world
Our Air Force has introduced a new military aviation system, bringing the rules which govern military aviation engineering safety and airworthiness, and RNZAF operational procedures into line with international military best practice.
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Anzac Day
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Operation Solomon Islands Assistance
On 1 December 2021, the New Zealand Government announced the New Zealand Defence Force and New Zealand Police personnel would be deployed following a formal request from the Solomon Islands Government for assistance.
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NZDF research reveals thousands of Second World War campaign medals were never claimed by veterans
For the first time since the 1950s, in-depth research has been carried out into how many Second World War campaign medals awarded to ex-serving New Zealand veterans were never claimed, and what may have led to this.
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Apiata memorabilia auction raises more than $200,000 for cyclone-hit Ngāti Porou
Victoria Cross recipient Willie Apiata, with help from his former New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) colleagues, has raised more than $200,000 for the people of Ngāti Porou hit by Cyclone Gabrielle on the East Coast.
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Army’s newest Commanding Officer
Being the only female soldier in a class of 30-odd men was like having 30 brothers, says Lieutenant Colonel (LTCOL) Vanessa Ropitini who commissioned from the ranks and is now Commanding Officer of 2nd Combat Service Support Battalion.
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Bombs, deployments, explosions and scars
34-year Army veteran Lieutenant Colonel (Rtd) Adam Modd GM, DSD, has dedicated his professional life to Bomb Disposal which has seen him committed to domestic duties, frequent overseas deployments to combat zones, and humanitarian aid missions.