The Ministry of Defence publishes a range of reports and publications. Please contact the Ministry if you are seeking these documents in an alternative format.
This publication provides documents on Cabinet's September 2018 decision to extend New Zealand's commitment of up to eight New Zealand Defence Force personnel to the United Nations Truce Supervision Organisation for two years to 30 September 2020.
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The Ministry of Defence’s response on the State Services Commission Inquiry into the Use of External Security Consultants, addressing questions raised by the Inquiry Head.
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The Defence Capability Plan Review will present options to the Government on planned investments on future New Zealand Defence Force military capability out to 2035. The Terms of Reference for the Review sets out the scope, outputs and timeline for the Review, as well as the management and governance arrangements.
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This summarises a Defence Assessment that explores the links between climate change and security, and how climate change will be a driver for future Defence operations.
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This Defence Assessment explores the links between climate change and security, and how climate change will be a driver for future Defence Force operations.
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The Ministry of Defence's Statement of Intent 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2022
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The Ministry of Defence's 2017/18 Annual Report
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This joint briefing was provided to the incoming Minister of Defence, Hon Ron Mark, in December 2017. Produced by the New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry of Defence, it provides background on the Defence portfolio and upcoming work programme.
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This publication provides the Cabinet paper and associated minute for Cabinet’s consideration of the Strategic Defence Policy Review 2018, which included release of the Government’s Strategic Defence Policy Statement 2018.
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