Review of Defence Procurement Policies and Practices for Major Capability Projects
This publication provides the findings of a review by Sir Brian Roche KNZM to access Defence's ability to deliver capability investments effectively.
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Strategic Defence Policy Statement 2018
The Strategic Defence Policy Statement recognises the full scope of value that Defence provides for New Zealand, across the Community, Nation, and World. The Policy Statement also articulates for the first time a set of principles to describe the Government's expectations for Defence and provide enduring policy guidance, examines developments in the strategic environment, and updates the Defence Force outcomes, principal roles and priorities.
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Strategic Defence Policy Statement 2018 Summary
The Strategic Defence Policy Statement recognises the full scope of value that Defence provides for New Zealand, across the Community, Nation, and World. The Policy Statement also articulates for the first time a set of principles to describe the Government's expectations for Defence and provide enduring policy guidance, examines developments in the strategic environment, and updates the Defence Force outcomes, principal roles and priorities. This document summarises the Policy Statement.
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United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS): Deployment Cabinet Paper and Minute
This publication provides documents on Cabinet's February 2018 approval to deploy a senior Defence Force officer to be Chief of Staff to the United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) for one year from May 2018.
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Further Deployment of Royal New Zealand Navy Patrol Vessels to Fiji in 2018: Deployment Cabinet Paper and Minute
This publication provides documents on Cabinet's March 2018 agreement to deploy two Royal New Zealand Navy Patrol Vessels in 2018 in support of Fiji's programme of maritime and fisheries surveillance.
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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA): Deployment Cabinet Paper and Minute
This publication provides documents on Cabinet's December 2017 approval to deploy a senior New Zealand Defence Force officer to an intelligence leadership role in the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) for one year from March 2018.
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ANZ joint statement on closer defence relations
The Closer Defence Relationship Joint Ministerial Statement, agreed at the Australia-New Zealand Defence Ministers’ Meeting (9 March, 2018) sets out principles and outcomes for our defence partnership. Last refreshed in 2008, this version re-evaluates defence activities in a changing global security environment, and reflects on our cooperation to emphasise practical effect and the promotion of mutual interests.
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Ministry of Defence Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017
Cover of the 2016/17 Ministry of Defence Annual Report
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Ministry of Defence Statement of Intent 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2021
Cover for the Ministry of Defence Statement of Intent 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2021
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