Briefing to the incoming Minister of Defence
Published by the Ministry of Defence and New Zealand Defence Force, June 2017
This joint briefing was provided to the incoming Minister of Defence, Hon Mark Mitchell, in April 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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