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Details: Category: News; Published: 26 November 2019

Author: Thomas Manch

The United States has signed off the $2.1 billion sale of five Hercules aircraft to New Zealand.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/politics/117712266/us-signs-off-2-billion-sale-of-five-hercules-airplanes-to-new-zealand

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Details: Category: News; Published: 26 November 2019

Author: Mike Hosking,

It was with dismay I watched on Sunday night not just a bunch of crooks getting given their vote back, but almost a follow-up story on a whinge fest around democracy and why Māori aren't better represented, and how as a result of that, we should have local council seats dedicated to Māori.

Article: https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/on-air/mike-hosking-breakfast/video/mikes-minute-why-are-we-messing-with-democracy/

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Details: Parent Category: News; Category: Defence; Published: 26 November 2019

Author: Point of Order

THE NEXT major defence project on the books after the C-130J Hercules and the Boeing P-8A Poseidons are replacements for the RNZN’s two Anzac Class frigates Te Mana and Te Kaha. While these are due to remain in service until late in the next decade, planning is under way.

Article: https://pointofordernz.wordpress.com/2019/11/26/australians-hope-nz-will-buy-hunter-class-frigates-but-size-and-price-will-come-into-defence-considerations/

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Details: Parent Category: News; Category: Defence; Published: 26 November 2019

Author: Brian Hartigan

New Zealand Defence Force firefighters are currently working in Australia to help control bushfires spreading across New South Wales and Queensland.

Article: https://www.contactairlandandsea.com/2019/11/26/new-zealand-defence-firefighters-on-australian-bushfire-front-lines/

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Details: Category: News; Published: 26 November 2019

A Recognised Seasonal Employer worker has been confirmed with measles in Hawke’s Bay – the first confirmed seasonal worker case in the region.

Hawke’s Bay District Health Board Medical Officer of Health Dr Rachel Eyre says the employer of the worker had acted promptly to notify the district health board’s public health unit.

Article: https://www.newsie.co.nz/news/167609-rse-worker-confirmed-measles-hawkes-bay.html

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Details: Category: News; Published: 26 November 2019

Author: Zane Small

National isn't fooled by gang PR campaigns," is the message from Simon Bridges in the party's latest policy proposal document on law and order.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2019/11/national-ponders-strike-force-raptor-police-unit-to-harass-gangs-in-policy-proposal.html

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Details: Parent Category: News; Category: Defence; Published: 25 November 2019

Author: Point of Order

Naval opinion is firming on the next class of frigate to replace the RNZN’s two Anzac Class frigates Te Kaha and Te Mana which are scheduled to be retired within 10 years under the Defence Capability plans.

Article: https://pointofordernz.wordpress.com/2019/11/25/navy-firms-its-thinking-about-frigate-replacements/

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Details: Parent Category: News; Category: Defence; Published: 25 November 2019

Author: George Block

Military brass from China, the US, Australia and New Zealand convened at SkyCity to simulate the evacuation of a Pacific island.

Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/117557713/green-mp-questions-why-16000-military-exercise-held-at-skycity

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