Author: Nighthawk

From a LSL to a LPD and the larger LHD, or LHA, ship to shore transfer is becoming a more vital role for the navy's around the world. Not just for moving military equipment but also in humanitarian aid and HADR. These specialised vessels have the command spaces, and communications, as well as operating theatres and hospital wards.

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Author: Rashneel Kumar

A Cook Islands company is understood to have been awarded the multi-million dollar contract to redo the pipework that was laid by the Chinese in stage one of Rarotonga’s water project. Land Holdings seeks drainlayers, welders and digger operators for big project, reports Rashneel Kuma

Article: http://www.cookislandsnews.com/national/economy/item/74685-local-builders-to-fix-shonky-chinese-work
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Author: Lisa Williams

New Zealand Defence Force promises to invest security and resilience in the Pacific.

Author: Te Matataua

In August 1921, Henry Wigram summed up the attitude of New Zealanders to the necessity of establishing the aerial defence of our shores by writing that the government was hampered by a strong section of the community opposed to expenditure on armament.

Article: http://airforce.mil.nz/downloads/pdf/apdc/tematataua-38-pacificoperations.pdf
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Revisiting Henry Wigram’s vision of defensive air power
RNZAF Air Power Development Centre Bulletin
Issue 38, Nov 2019

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Author: The Spinoff
 

OPINION: Emily Writes for The Spinoff is mad as hell and not going to take it (fireworks) any more.

Guy Fawkes Night sucks. This is a fact.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/lifestyle/2019/11/opinion-guy-fawkes-night-sucks-let-s-get-rid-of-it.html
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Author: Martyn Dunne

I would like start by thanking the Chief of Navy, Vice Admiral Ray Griggs, for the invitation to attend this conference and for the opportunity to speak. As a retired army officer and a serving diplomat I feel privileged to be here among you today and be part of a conversation addressing naval and maritime security issues.

Article: http://www.navy.gov.au/sites/default/files/documents/SP12.pdf
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This is the New Zealand prospective  during "The Naval Contribution to National Security and Prosperity" Proceedings of the Royal Australian Navy Sea Power Conference 2012

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