Welcome to The Ministry of Defence
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We are the Government’s lead civilian advisor on defence. We also purchase major equipment which becomes a capability when it is used by service men and women of the New Zealand Defence Force.
Ko mātou ngā kaitohutohu matua ki te kāwanatanga mo ngā kaupapa waonga. Nā mātou hoki, ngā taputapu nunui i hoko, hei āheitanga i roto i ngā ringa o ngā tāne me ngā wahine o Te Ope Kātua o Aotearoa.
Featured & recent publications
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Defence White Paper 2016
Sets out the Government’s expectations for Defence over the coming decades.
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United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilisation Mission in Mali (MINUSMA): Deployment Cabinet Paper and Minute
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ANZ joint statement on closer defence relations
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Ministry of Defence Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2017
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Ministry of Defence Statement of Intent 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2021
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Proposal to increase New Zealand's Contribution in Afghanistan - Cabinet paper
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