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In this exclusive interview with Editor-at-large Dr Peter Greener, Secretary of Defence Andrew Bridgman talks priorities, First Principles Review, maritime helicopter replacement, international engagement and future challenges.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/03/17/defence-secretary/
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It’s been a high tempo summer for the NZDF, writes Defence Minister Hon Ron Mark. White Island/Whakaari recovery, Southland flooding evacuation and Australian bushfire assistance underline need for resource availability.

Last year the New Zealand Defence Force were involved in 58 operations. The summer period was a particularly busy time, as on top of our usual deployments we responded to consecutive humanitarian assistance and disaster relief operations. 

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/03/16/resilience-defence-capabilities/
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As a developed nation, New Zealand has a duty to provide assistance to our friends and allies when they need support. In a constantly changing global environment, this duty is becoming even more important. Threats to international stability are taking new forms and are having global application. 

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/03/17/coronavirus-challenges/
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Rheinmetall has been an active partner to the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) and a member of the nation’s defence industry since 2013. 

From its offices at Upper Hutt, the company is now growing its New Zealand footprint by establishing a new regional capability for a range of vehicle platforms, electronic solutions and weapons & munitions on the back of its recent contract awards in the Australian defence sector.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2020/03/17/rheinmetall/
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Author: Benn Bathgate and Collette Devlin

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern has quashed rumours that the Government is set to announce a total lockdown across the country to combat coronavirus.

Ardern was speaking in Rotorua in the wake of a two hour, closed door meeting with herself, Finance Minister Grant Robertson and members of Rotorua's tourism, hospitality and wider business sectors.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120380390/coronavirus-countrywide-lock-down-speculation-dismissed-by-prime-minister
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Author: Henry Cooke

New Zealand is closing its borders to everyone but citizens and permanent residents in an attempt to stop the growth of coronavirus.

The ban is in place for planes boarding after 11.59pm on Thursday.

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Author: Sarah Knapton

People with blood type A may be at greater risk from coronavirus, scientists have claimed.

Researchers in China looked at blood group patterns of more than 2000 people who had been diagnosed with the virus and treated in hospital.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/health/coronavirus/120421337/coronavirus-risk-of-infection-may-rise-depending-on-your-blood-group-scientists-claim
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Foreign Minister Winston Peters has announced a "do not travel" guideline - the first time it has been done in New Zealand.

"We are raising our travel advice to the highest level: do not travel," Mr Peters said.

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