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 the briefing to the Minister for Economic Development and the Minister of Defence requesting an exemption to border restrictions to allow the delivery of the Maritime Sustainment Capability ship, AOTEAROA, to New Zealand.
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This Biodefence Defence Assessment examines Defence’s role across the spectrum of biological hazards and threats facing New Zealand, including how the New Zealand Defence Force supports other government agencies’ biodefence activities. It also considers the context of the wider impacts of biological threats to the security of New Zealand and the wider Pacific in a changing strategic environment.
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On 7 October 2020, the Minister of Defence announced the establishment of an Expert Review Group to review a number of aspects of the New Zealand Defence Force’s structure, information management and record-keeping. This forms part of the government’s work in response to the Report into the Inquiry into Operation Burnham.
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This Defence Assessment takes a snapshot of the issue of extreme fire and climate change, and the New Zealand Defence Force's role in supporting Fire and Emergency New Zealand when called upon.
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This publication provides documents on Cabinet’s May 2020 decision to expand the New Zealand Defence Force diplomatic presence in the Pacific by establishing one resident Defence Adviser in Tonga.
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This publication provides documents on Cabinet’s May 2020 decision to approve NZDF personnel to contribute to Middle East maritime security efforts from July 2020 to 30 June 2022.
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This publication provides documents on Cabinet’s May 2020 decision to approve up to $21.21 million to invest in the Operational and Regulatory Aviation Compliance Sustainment (ORACS) Phase One systems for the New Zealand Defence Force’s NH90 Helicopters.
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The Ministry of Defence's Statement of Intent 2020-2024
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Chief Executive disclosure of expenses by the New Zealand Secretary of Defence, for the period 1 July 2019 to 30 June 2020 (Excel file).
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