07 May 2026
Briefing to the incoming Minister of Defence, Hon Chris Penk, April 2026
This joint briefing was provided to the incoming Minister of Defence, Hon Chris Penk, in April 2026. Produced by the New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry
23 Apr 2026
Ministerial Overseas Travel - Germany February 2026
This publication provides the Cabinet proposal and report back on Hon Judith Collins KC’s travel over the period 11 to 16 February 2026 [CAB-26-MIN-0013]
15 Apr 2026
MOD-OIA-150 Response to Information Request - Work of the Inspector-General of Defence
This is an Official Information Request seeking information on the work of the Inspector-General of Defence.
13 Apr 2026
MOD-OIA-144 Response to Information Request - Defence Spending in 2023-2024 and 2024-2025
This is an Official Information Act request seeking information on Defence spending in financial years 2023-2024 and 2024-2025.
31 Mar 2026
MOD-OIA-146 Response to Information Request - Military Actions in Iran or Gaza
This is an Official Information Act request seeking information on whether New Zealand's has an actual or potential role in military action in Iran or Gaza.
31 Mar 2026
MOD-OIA-142 Response to Information Request - AUKUS Working Group Meetings
This is a response to an Official Information Act request for a list of AUKUS-related meetings attended by the Ministry.
26 Mar 2026
Operationalising the Australia New Zealand Alliance: Anzac 2035 - Closer Defence Relations Statement
On 17 March 2026, the New Zealand Minister of Defence Hon Judith Collins KC and Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Hon Richard Marles
20 Mar 2026
Strategic Industrial Base Statement: Uncrewed Systems and Uncrewed Counter Systems
Defence has committed to creating Strategic Industrial Base Statements for areas where New Zealand needs higher levels of sovereign industry capability
19 Mar 2026
Controls on Hazardous Substance Contained in Weapons Systems
This 2012 report provides the Minister of Defence with an audit of the controls on hazardous substances that are contained in New Zealand Defence Force weapons
19 Mar 2026
MOD-OIA-130 Response to Information Request - Uncrewed Technology Consultations
This is a response to an Official Information Act request seeking information about whether the Ministry had consulted uncrewed technology with Pacific partners