The Defence Industry Committee of New Zealand (DICNZ)
The DICNZ was formed in 1994 to improve communication between Defence and New Zealand industry. The Committee reports directly to the Minister of Defence and has a wide brief to:
- act as conduit between the Minister and industry on matters of Defence policy and other issues as the Minister may wish
- provide the Minister with advice relating to developments, issues, opportunities and sustainability in the national and international defence industry
- encourage strategic relationships between the Crown and New Zealand industry to maximise the benefits for Defence and the country of local industry capability, product developments and services.
DICNZ membership consists of eight industry members appointed by the Minister of Defence, representatives from New Zealand Trade and Enterprise, the New Zealand Defence Force and the Ministry of Defence. The Ministry provides secretarial support to the Committee.