STORY📰 Corporal Chris Andrews is one of 35 #NZArmy infantry soldiers currently putting their training to the test in the Republic of Korea. nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/n…

Great to meet with US Deputy Assistant Secretary for International & Space Affairs Juan Caro and representatives of the US Department of State, US Department of Commerce, US Federal Aviation Administration, US Federal Communications Commission, US Space industries and New

⁦Richard Marles⁩ and I have been working today on Defence, our ANZAC teams. It’s been great to see the Seahawk MH60R on board the HMAS Arunta in Sydney Harbour. #ANZAC

Launch of Kiwa Women’s work regional project in Marshall Islands. In Majuro, the project uses NbS to restore coastal habitats and strengthen food security in Micronesia. bit.ly/3ISgCZY 🇫🇷🇪🇺🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇿 #NbS #climate #MicronesiaConservationTrust

STORY📰 Operating in hostile environments involves advanced tactical flying training, including threat reactions and air-to-air tactics. Skills that a C-130J Hercules and crew have been honing in the US, while attending the Advanced Tactics Aircrew course. nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/n…

With Chris Penk after we’ve announced the New Zealand Defence Industry Strategy in Auckland today.

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🌍 In Pohnpei, #EU Ambassador @BarbaraPlinkert launches Kiwa Women’s Work, empowering women to restore coastal ecosystems and boost food security. 🌿 🇫🇷🇪🇺🇦🇺🇨🇦🇳🇿 kiwainitiative.org #NbS #WomensWork #EU #Pacific #resilience

New Zealand welcomes the strengthening ties between Australia and Papua New Guinea. The two countries have an historically close and enduring relationship, which this Treaty further builds on. -WP 🇦🇺 🇵🇬 🇳🇿

The biggest turnout ever for the New Zealand Aerospace Summit today in Christchurch. Many thanks and congratulations for everyone involved. Wonderful to see so many New Zealand and overseas businesses working together in the most exciting sectors of Space and Aerospace. Space is

STORY📰 New Zealand Defence Force personnel joined forces recently with military partners and other government agencies to rehearse procedures for a humanitarian assistance and disaster response to a tropical cyclone in the #Pacific. nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/n…

The Minister spoke this morning to United States Deputy Secretary of State, Christopher Landau. They discussed US-NZ cooperation as well as major recent regional and international developments. 🇺🇸 🤝 🇳🇿 Christopher Landau 📸 in 🇵🇬, September 2025.

STORY📰 Our work on the island of Ma’uke in the Cook Islands will have a long-lasting impact on the island, as Exercise Tropic Twilight wraps up following a month of work. nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/n…

🇳🇿 is concerned about dangerous actions by the Chinese Coast Guard against 🇵🇭 BFAR vessels. Contact between vessels & the use of water cannons endangers lives at sea and risks increasing tensions. 🇳🇿 firmly calls for peaceful resolution of disputes in accordance with UNCLOS.

It is with deep sadness that I acknowledge the passing of The Right Honourable Jim Bolger ONZ PC, former Prime Minister of New Zealand. Jim Bolger was a towering figure in New Zealand’s political life – a leader of conviction, a reformer of consequence, and a servant of the

STORY📰 Corporal Ronaldo Kalkau of the Vanuatu Mobile Force (VMF) is embracing the chance to work with #Pacific militaries as they carry out a range of engineering tasks in the #CookIslands. nzdf.mil.nz/media-centre/n…

“Southeast Asia advances New Zealand’s prosperity, security, and resilience … it is a region where New Zealand is respected as a principled, practical, and reliable partner.” 🗣️ Speech to ASEAN-NZ Business Council: beehive.govt.nz/speech/speech-…

Great to be in the Pentagon for a substantial meeting with Pete Hegseth on defence issues including geopolitical tensions in the Indo-Pacific. Elbridge Colby expertly deputised as Secretary Hegseth was returning from the White House. Excellent to once again meet up with