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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