Category : Defence
Author: Nick Lee-Frampton

WELLINGTON, New Zealand — New Zealand plans to create another intelligence agency to help the government more rapidly react to and better coordinate its response to security threats.

Article: https://www.defensenews.com/global/asia-pacific/2023/08/10/new-zealand-to-create-intel-agency-recommended-over-two-years-ago/
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Category : Opinion
Author: Simon Ewing-Jarvie

The assault, capture and subsequent withdrawal from Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli between 6 and 10 August 1915 is established as a milestone in New Zealand history. Kiwi troops briefly held the heights on 8 August. The carnage numbed the country. Anzac Day was established a year later.

Article: https://unclas.wordpress.com/2023/08/08/national-security-strategy-documents-have-little-effect/
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Category : Opinion
Author: John Moremon

New Zealanders have been put on notice that defence and security are among the bigger challenges the country faces this century.

The assessment earlier this year by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Navigating a Shifting World-Te whakatere i tētahi ao hurihuri, warned “the future looks grim” geopolitically. The release last week of a new national security strategy and defence policy strategy statement underscored the urgency of the required response.

Article: https://theconversation.com/the-number-8-wire-days-for-nzs-defence-force-are-over-new-priorities-will-demand-bigger-budgets-211182
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Category : Analysis
Author: Tim Fish

"These documents represent a clear statement of intent by the New Zealand Government to step up its foreign policy and military efforts in the Pacific," one analyst told Breaking Defense.

Article: https://breakingdefense.com/2023/08/new-zealands-national-security-strategy-greater-regional-presence-aussie-ties-and-questions/
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Category : Opinion
Author: Andrew Tillett
Category : Opinion
Author: Tim Fish

The Australian Defence Force (ADF) is likely to increase its role supporting the development of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) capabilities following the launch of New Zealand’s new defence policy.

Article: https://www.australiandefence.com.au/news/news/australia-to-take-key-role-in-nzdf-capability-growth
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Category : Opinion

National backs our Defence Force like we back the All Blacks, and we want to see them be the very best they can be. As we have all seen in recent months, the quality of the service that the NZDF gives to our great country is unparalleled, and it would only be right that we give them the support they need.

Article: https://defsec.net.nz/2023/07/26/national-party-attrition-conditions-interoperability/
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