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Prime Minister breaks ground on new Army high-tech maintenance facility
A new $47-million high-tech maintenance facility project at Linton Military Camp has gotten underway with Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern breaking the first ground in appropriate style using a military earth excavator.
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Defence Force at the heart of historic Women’s Super Rugby match
It’s been a long time coming, but the first Women’s Super Rugby match was finally held in Auckland recently and two New Zealand Defence Force women had their hearts in the game.
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NZDF continues to assist in Canterbury flooding response
The NZDF has undertaken a range of tasks in response to the flooding in Canterbury.
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When Winston blew into town
When Cyclone Winston hits Fiji on 20 February 2016, at the time it is the strongest cyclone ever to have hit the South Pacific. It leaves a trail of destruction, particularly in the northern outlying islands. Dozens lose their lives, whole villages are destroyed, homes and crops damaged, power lines cut and more than 8,100 people need shelter.
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COVID-19
In 2020, a virus shut down the world. On 19 March, New Zealand closed its borders. By 9 April, the Prime Minister announced that a network of Managed Isolation and Quarantine Facilities (MIQFs) would be established, to bring citizens and residents home.
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NZDF support to Canterbury floods
New Zealand Defence Force personnel have assisted in the evacuation of more than 50 people and are continuing to support civil authorities following severe flooding in the Canterbury region.
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RNZAF offers Nelsonian a second chance at aviation engineering career
Nelson’s Caleb Mansbridge has his dream job in his sights again after joining the Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) and following his passion for engineering.
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SH-2G(I) Seasprite Helicopter
Our Defence Force has eight SH-2G(I) Seasprite maritime helicopters, operated by No. 6 Squadron. They are flown by Royal New Zealand Navy aircrew and maintained by Royal New Zealand Air Force maintainers.
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Learning what it means to lead
Effective leadership is at the heart of the New Zealand Defence Force.