21 Dec 2018
Proposal to Extend the Current Iraq Deployment Mandate - Cabinet Documents
This publication provides documents on Cabinet's September 2018 decision to extend the New Zealand Defence Force deployment to Iraq and the region from 30 November 2018 to 30 June 2019 at a reduced number of up to 121 personnel. It invites the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Minister of Defence to report back to Cabinet before the end of April 2019 on possible options for New Zealand contributions to Iraq from July 2019.
21 Dec 2018
NZDF: Fixed High Frequency Radio Capability - Cabinet Documents
This publication provides documents on Cabinet's June 2018 decision authorising the Secretary of Defence to undertake a competitive Request for Proposal process and evaluations to select a Fixed High Frequency Radio Capability for the New Zealand Defence Force.
21 Dec 2018
Defence: Approval to Buy a Dive and Hydrographic Vessel - Cabinet Documents
This publication provides documents on the June 2018 Cabinet decision and subsequent delegated approval by the Minister of Finance and Minister of Defence on the purchase of a Dive and Hydrographic Vessel for the New Zealand Defence Force. These decisions provide for the purchase of the MV Edda Fonn and stage one modifications.
18 Dec 2018
Ministry of Defence letter to the Inquiry into the use of External Security Consultants
This publication provides the Ministry of Defence’s response on the State Services Commission Inquiry into the Use of External Security Consultants, addressing questions raised by the Inquiry Head.
07 Dec 2018
Terms of Reference - Defence Capability Plan Review 2018
The Defence Capability Plan Review will present options to the Government on planned investments on future New Zealand Defence Force military capability out to 2035.
06 Dec 2018
The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Response
The impacts of climate change are being felt acutely in the Pacific as well as in New Zealand itself. Climate change will be one of the greatest security challenges for New Zealand and the world in the coming decades. The impacts of climate change will continue to test the security and resilience of our community, our national, the South Pacific region and the world.
06 Dec 2018
The Climate Crisis: Defence Readiness and Response - A3 Summary
The impacts of climate change are being felt acutely in the Pacific as well as in New Zealand itself. Climate change will be one of the greatest security challenges for New Zealand and the world in the coming decades. The impacts of climate change will continue to test the security and resilience of our community, our national, the South Pacific region and the world.
10 Oct 2018
Ministry of Defence Statement of Intent 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2022
This Statement of Intent sets out the purpose and priorities for the Ministry of Defence, as well as how it is organised to deliver on its purpose and priorities.
10 Oct 2018
Ministry of Defence Annual Report for the year ended 30 June 2018
This report provides performance information and financial statements for the Ministry of Defence, covering the year to 30 June 2018.
28 Aug 2018
Joint briefing to the incoming Minister of Defence, Hon Ron Mark, December 2017
This joint briefing was provided to the incoming Minister of Defence, Hon Ron Mark, in December 2017. Produced by the New Zealand Defence Force and Ministry of Defence, it provides background on the Defence portfolio and upcoming work programme.