Welcome to The Ministry of Defence
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.
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Strategic Defence Policy Statement 2018
The Strategic Defence Policy Statement recognises the full scope of value that Defence provides for New Zealand, across the Community, Nation, and World. The Policy Statement also articulates for the first time a set of principles to describe the Government's expectations for Defence and provide enduring policy guidance, examines developments in the strategic environment, and updates the Defence Force outcomes, principal roles and priorities.
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Review of Operation Respect: Terms of Reference
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Defence Force: Operational and Regulatory Aviation Compliance Sustainment - Release of Cabinet Documents
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Ministerial Overseas Travel 27-11-2017 to 21-01-2019: Hon Ron Mark – Release of Cabinet Documents
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Ministerial Overseas Travel 21-01-2019 to 01-02-2019 – Release of Cabinet Documents
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