Publications
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.

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

Ministry of Defence Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017
The Ministry of Defence's 2016/17 Annual Report
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Ministry of Defence Statement of Intent 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2021
The Ministry of Defence's Statement of Intent 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2021
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Proposal to increase New Zealand's Contribution in Afghanistan - Cabinet paper
In August 2017, Cabinet agreed to increase New Zealand's contribution to the NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan by an additional three personnel. This is the associated Cabinet paper.
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Proposal to increase New Zealand's Contribution in Afghanistan - Cabinet minute
In August 2017, Cabinet agreed to increase New Zealand's contribution to the NATO's Resolute Support Mission in Afghanistan by an additional three personnel.
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Major Projects Report 2016 - Volume 1
The 2016 Major Projects Report provides information about Defence's management of projects during the year 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016. Volume 1 provides an assessment of Defence's management of the projects with respect to schedule, cost and capability, as well as project summaries for the 11 projects.
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Major Projects Report 2016 - Volume 2
The 2016 Major Projects Report provides information about Defence's management of projects during the year 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016. Volume 2 provides more detailed project information on the acquisition phase and how the capability is being introduced into service.
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