A message from the Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short regarding the situation in Afghanistan. bit.ly/37K32l8

NEWS 📢 We’ve commenced deployment of an Royal NZ Air Force Hercules aircraft and personnel to assist with international efforts to evacuate New Zealanders and other foreign nationals from Afghanistan. MORE ➡️ bit.ly/nzdf-evacuatio… #Force4NZ

Proud of our people’s effort. Kia kaha

At the border ✅ We’re assisting New Zealand Police at the northern checkpoint in Te Hana. The team have been broken into “shift bubbles” & have been monitoring public travel after Northland moved into level 3. The team have been adhering to Ministry of Health guidelines. #NZNavy

On 80th anniversary of Royal NZ Navy we remember its first Chief of Naval Staff and First Naval Member, Admiral Sir Edward Parry RN (1893–1972), who as Captain of HMS Achilles at the Battle of River Plate in Dec 1939 was feted on his visit to Auckland in Feb 1940. #YoursAye #NZNavy

Always a pleasure to speak with my 🇳🇿 counterpart, Chief of Navy NZ. Throughout 2021, the close bond between #AusNavy & Royal NZ Navy has been on show, as we work together in a more challenging and complex strategic environment.

#HMNZSTeMana heads out to sea for tests and trials on a classic West Coast fall afternoon

I felt privileged to be present today for the swearing in of my new Commander-in-Chief. Looking forward to introducing you Ma’am, Governor-General NZ to your Navy. #rnzn

Exercise #BersamaGold21 provided the opportunity for #AusNavy to strengthen practical cooperation & interoperability with partners in the Indo-Pacific 🇲🇾🇳🇿🇸🇬🇬🇧 #HMASAnzac successfully conducted a RAS with our friends from across the pond, Royal NZ Navy's #HMNZSAotearoa. #FPDA50

Very proud of HMNZS TE MANA and her interactions with our close friends. #rnzn #royalnewzealandnavy

Welcome to Aotearoa #USSHoward (DDG-83), arriving into Wellington this morning. While in NZ the ship & her crew will train and interact with the NZ Defence Force including taking part in interoperability exercises & official engagements.🇺🇸🇳🇿 Photos/video: nz.usembassy.gov/united-states-…

It was great to have USS HOWARD in Wellington over the last week! Really enjoyed my meeting with The CO, Commander Travis Montplaisir and his crew. Fair winds and following seas! US Embassy NZ 🇺🇸🇳🇿 #rnzn #USNavy

Good luck CPO Gascoigne!

The NZ Defence Force pays respect to the late Right Honourable Colonel, Lord Ma’afu. Tongan Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence.

1/2 Capability realised. The ice-strengthened hull of HMNZS Aotearoa makes short work of pack ice in the vicinity of Terra Nova Bay on her way to McMurdo Station to begin the transfer of fuel, supplies and buildings for Antarctica New Zealand.

2/2 Fresh from her humanitarian aid work in Tonga, and now a maiden Antarctic resupply, Aotearoa has demonstrated her capability in any environment - on any task. BZ

Great to meet divers from the Royal Canadian Navy on exchange Te Taua Moana o Aotearoa. Quick photo with masks off so that we could remember this moment - enjoy your stay! VAdm/Vam Angus Topshee

Sailor of the Year, LMT(P) Jemma Hokai-Mataia, speaks on the panel for Women in the Maritime Environment at INDO Pacific 2022 held in Sydney Australia. #indopacific2022 instagram.com/p/CdchdDph24Y/…

Delighted to host Admiral Kumar, Chief of Indian Navy, at Devonport Naval Base on Friday. Together with the Director of National Maritime Coordination Centre, the signing of the White Shipping Arrangement concerning mutual exchange of information between countries was achieved.

Naval Chiefs of FPDA member-nations called on Minister for Defence Dr Ng Eng Hen on the sidelines of IMDEX Asia, reaffirming their commitment to the FPDA and its strategic importance. Chief of Navy Australia Royal Australian Navy Royal Malaysian Navy Chief of Navy NZ Royal NZ Navy Second Sea Lord Royal Navy