Portfolio: Defence

Army LAVs off to Afghanistan

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 13:23:10 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Three of the Army's Light Armoured Vehicles (NZLAVs) and their crews are to be deployed to Afghanistan, Defence Minister Wayne Mapp announced today. "The LAVs are being deployed by the Defence Force t...

Territorial Force Employer Support Council Function

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:08:31 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy address to the Territorial Force Employer Support Council (TFESC) Cocktail Function; Ohakea Air Force Base, Manawatu; Wednesday, November 11 2009. Chairman of the Territorial Force Emp...

Speech at the Manurewa RSA Remembrance Day service

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 15:45:26 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Convenor, Jim Perry, veterans and guests: Today we remember the end of what used to be known as the Great War - the war to end wars. When the guns finally fell silent at 11am on 11 November 1918, a ge...

Speech at HMNZS Ngapona Mess Dinner

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:15:10 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Lieutenant Commander Bob Mohammed, Mess President, officers of HMNZS Ngapona: Thank-you for inviting me to address this Mess Dinner - an invitation I am very pleased to accept as both Minister of Defe...

Malayan Veterans Reunion

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 23 Oct 2009 18:49:12 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to Malayan Veterans' Association 21st Reunion; Manurewa RSA, Auckland; Friday, October 23 2009. Governor General, Sir Anand Satyanand, Maori King Tuheitia Paki, Parliamentary co...

Minister visits troops in Afghanistan

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 14:16:35 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp is on his way to Bratislava, Slovakia today for a NATO Defence Ministers' meeting, after visiting New Zealand Defence Force personnel deployed in Afghanistan. His three-da...

Associate Minister Congratulates Heroic New Zealander

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 14:22:59 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today on behalf of the Government congratulated New Zealand Army Colonel (retired) Brian Chippindale, who will tonight be presented with a US Bronze Star with...

Defence Review 09 Public Consultation Draws To A Close

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:00:24 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Next week will be the last opportunity that New Zealanders have to express their views on the capability requirements of the New Zealand Defence Force as the public consultation phase of Defence Revie...

Vietnam Gallantry Recognised

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 15:35:11 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today announced that approval has been given for New Zealand veterans to receive and wear 15 gallantry medals awarded by the US and the Republic of Vietnam du...

Speech at Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence Dinner 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 15 Oct 2009 13:06:44 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Tonight we are here to celebrate excellence in the defence industry. It is a time to acknowledge the industry that underpins our defence efforts and acknowledge the contribution you make. It is...

New Zealand Defence Industry Association

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:43:38 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy keynote address to the NZ Defence Industry Association 12th Defence Industry Forum; the Duxton Hotel, Wakefield St, Wellington; Tuesday, October 13 2009. Chairman Mike Wardlaw; Secreta...

MAJOR POLICY SPEECH: Speech to the RNZRSA National Council 93rd AGM: 'New Zealand's Strategic Context and the Defence Review'

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 15:25:48 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

National President Robin Klitscher; Chief Executive, Dr Stephen Clarke; veterans and members; distinguished guests; ladies and gentlemen: thank you for the invitation to address the 93rd N...

Canterbury sets sail for Samoa and Tonga

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:43:31 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

New Zealand's contribution to the Pacific disaster relief operation moves into a new phase tomorrow. The Navy's multi-purpose vessel HMNZS Canterbury, with a Seasprite helicopter embarked, will sail f...

Masterton Meeting For Defence Review 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 09 Oct 2009 16:30:00 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

It's not too late for members of the public to have their say on the future of the New Zealand Defence Force. The second-to-last Defence Review 09 public will take place in Masterton this coming...

Opening Of Burnham Army Camp Gymnasium

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 01 Oct 2009 11:10:32 +1300

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to open Burnham Army Camp's new gymnasium; Burnham Army Camp, Christchurch; Wednesday, September 30 2009. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Chief of Army Maj General ...

Anzac defence initiatives announced

beehive.govt.nz — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 13:03:19 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Defence Minister Wayne Mapp and his Australian counterpart Senator John Faulkner met in Sydney today to discuss a range of shared defence interests and security challenges. In a joint statement after ...

Ministerial visit to Australia

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 19:02:57 +1300

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology Wayne Mapp will travel to Australia tonight for annual meetings with his Australian counterparts. Dr Mapp will meet the Australian Minister...

Speech at the Academy of Military Science, Beijing: 'New Zealand's Strategic Outlook'

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 09:55:00 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

I welcome this opportunity to speak today and thank the Academy for hosting today's meeting. There are three areas I would like canvass today in advance of general discussion. These are: the New Zeala...

Public Has Its Say On Defence Review 2009

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 09:30:55 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Minister of Defence Dr Wayne Mapp and Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today announced that Defence Review 2009 had drawn a groundswell of public opinion, with hundreds of submissions having ...

Ministerial visit to China

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:51:43 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Research, Science and Technology

The Minister of Defence and of Research, Science and Technology, Dr Wayne Mapp, leaves for Beijing tonight for a formal visit to China on defence and science issues. "China's influence in Asia, parti...

Minister Returns From Visiting Troops In Solomon Islands

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 07 Sep 2009 11:14:17 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy has concluded her three-day visit to New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) troops on deployment as part of the Regional Assistance Mission to Solomon Islands (RAMS...

ABCA Army Reserves Conference

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 04 Sep 2009 14:30:48 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy opening address to the ABCA Army Reserves Conference; Defence House, Wellington; Monday, August 31 2009. Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Major General Rhys Jones, Major Ge...

ABCA Army Reserves Function

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 12:37:36 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Hon Heather Roy speech to ABCA Army Reserves Conference Cocktail Party; Defence House, Wellington; Monday, August 31 2009. Minister of Defence Hon Dr Wayne Mapp - thank you for changing your schedule ...

Defence Review public meetings get under way

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 16:51:34 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

A series of public meetings on Defence Review 09 starting in Auckland on Saturday will give people a chance for face-to-face engagement with the Government on the direction of the Defence Force in the...

Speech to the Chief of Army's Conference: 'Enduring Conflict: Challenges and Responses'

beehive.govt.nz — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 13:46:37 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

Chief of Army Major General Rhys Jones; Massey University Vice-Chancellor Hon Steve Maharey; Service Chiefs; fellow speakers; members of the ABCA Delegation; members of the Defence Attaché Corps; sen...

Minister Announces New Award

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 08:59:05 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy last night announced that the New Zealand Defence Force is working toward the establishment of a new 'Reservist of the Year' award. "This initiative is simila...

Minister To Visit Troops In Theatre

beehive.govt.nz — Fri, 28 Aug 2009 14:20:48 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy will visit New Zealand Defence Force personnel in theatre for the first time next week when she travels to visit Operation Rata II on deployment in the Solomo...

Speech to the Australia New Zealand Leadership Forum

beehive.govt.nz — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 13:33:52 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

The defence partnership between Australia and New Zealand is enduring. It has its origins in shared experiences, not just in Anzac Cove, but also through World War Two and in South-East Asia. Today we...

Snap debate on Afghanistan

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 17:21:24 +1200

Wayne Mapp | Defence

It is now eight years since the New Zealand Defence Force was first deployed to Afghanistan. They have provided civil reconstruction, security, and have directly engaged Al Qaeda and their Taliban su...

Appointment Of Team Leaders For Companion Studies

beehive.govt.nz — Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:51:01 +1200

Heather Roy | Defence

Associate Minister of Defence Heather Roy today announced that the Hon Hugh Templeton, Major-General (retd) Louis Gardiner, and Brigadier (retd) Timothy Brewer have been appointed to lead the three Co...