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New Zealand adds Sikorsky and Airbus platforms to boost air capability www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
New Zealand adds Sikorsky and Airbus platforms to boost air capability
“This decision will ensure New Zealand has a critical combat capable, interoperable and dependable fleet,” Defence Minister Judith Collins said.
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August 25, 2025 at 8:56 PM
New Zealand adds Sikorsky and Airbus platforms to boost air capability www.defensenews.com/global/asia-...
This morning I launched the AI Accelerate expo at Parliament showcasing some successful AI use in government and encouraging more. We need to emulate Estonia and Singapore in being customer focused for New Zealanders and using AI to help that.
#AI4Good
#AI4Good
August 13, 2025 at 9:45 PM
This morning I launched the AI Accelerate expo at Parliament showcasing some successful AI use in government and encouraging more. We need to emulate Estonia and Singapore in being customer focused for New Zealanders and using AI to help that.
#AI4Good
#AI4Good
@digitalidnz is holding its Hui Taumata 2025 for key players in the digital identity industry which seeks to make all New Zealanders’ identity information more secure and useable.
This morning I spoke on the use in NZ including the work being done by @NZTA on a digital driver licence.
This morning I spoke on the use in NZ including the work being done by @NZTA on a digital driver licence.
August 12, 2025 at 1:38 AM
@digitalidnz is holding its Hui Taumata 2025 for key players in the digital identity industry which seeks to make all New Zealanders’ identity information more secure and useable.
This morning I spoke on the use in NZ including the work being done by @NZTA on a digital driver licence.
This morning I spoke on the use in NZ including the work being done by @NZTA on a digital driver licence.
18 years since the last visit of a Japanese warship to New Zealand and this evening I formally welcomed Rear Admiral Natsui Takashi and 500 crew who, with New Zealand, just finished being part of exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia. A sake barrel had to be broken into ! 🇳🇿🇯🇵
August 8, 2025 at 7:27 AM
18 years since the last visit of a Japanese warship to New Zealand and this evening I formally welcomed Rear Admiral Natsui Takashi and 500 crew who, with New Zealand, just finished being part of exercise Talisman Sabre in Australia. A sake barrel had to be broken into ! 🇳🇿🇯🇵
Happy to be at the turning of the sod for the new Papakura District Court which is being built on the site of the former RSA.
Good to be able to join Minister of Justice @PaulGoldsmithMP and Minister for Courts @NicoleMckeeMP along with Judges, Mana Whenua, Justice staff & construction staff.
Good to be able to join Minister of Justice @PaulGoldsmithMP and Minister for Courts @NicoleMckeeMP along with Judges, Mana Whenua, Justice staff & construction staff.
August 5, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Happy to be at the turning of the sod for the new Papakura District Court which is being built on the site of the former RSA.
Good to be able to join Minister of Justice @PaulGoldsmithMP and Minister for Courts @NicoleMckeeMP along with Judges, Mana Whenua, Justice staff & construction staff.
Good to be able to join Minister of Justice @PaulGoldsmithMP and Minister for Courts @NicoleMckeeMP along with Judges, Mana Whenua, Justice staff & construction staff.
And that’s a wrap for the day and flying back home. A great visit to Linton to meet many of our Army team and hear first hand how excited they are with the capabilities coming with the Defence Capability Plan. #NewZealandDefenceForce
July 12, 2025 at 12:13 AM
And that’s a wrap for the day and flying back home. A great visit to Linton to meet many of our Army team and hear first hand how excited they are with the capabilities coming with the Defence Capability Plan. #NewZealandDefenceForce
Not the easiest weather but many thanks to @NZDefenceForce for getting me into Waiouru for the graduation ceremony of 153 new soldiers. Outstanding men and women and as their families saw today, Waiouru can be mighty cold in winter.
I was pleased to be the reviewing officer of the parade.
I was pleased to be the reviewing officer of the parade.
July 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Not the easiest weather but many thanks to @NZDefenceForce for getting me into Waiouru for the graduation ceremony of 153 new soldiers. Outstanding men and women and as their families saw today, Waiouru can be mighty cold in winter.
I was pleased to be the reviewing officer of the parade.
I was pleased to be the reviewing officer of the parade.
Today I launched 62 Squadron @NZDefenceForce Space Operations. Exciting and vital work helping to keep New Zealand and New Zealanders secure.
July 4, 2025 at 4:07 AM
Today I launched 62 Squadron @NZDefenceForce Space Operations. Exciting and vital work helping to keep New Zealand and New Zealanders secure.
It was a pleasure to open the new all-of-government data centre which will serve New Zealand’s data security needs for the next quarter of a century.
June 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
It was a pleasure to open the new all-of-government data centre which will serve New Zealand’s data security needs for the next quarter of a century.
A bitterly cold wind as @NewZealandMFA and I announce the deployment of @NZDefenceForce personnel to the Middle East to assist in helping New Zealanders who are stranded in Israel or Iran to get into safe areas.
Because of the closed airspace, New Zealanders will need to get to land borders.
Because of the closed airspace, New Zealanders will need to get to land borders.
June 22, 2025 at 3:22 AM
A bitterly cold wind as @NewZealandMFA and I announce the deployment of @NZDefenceForce personnel to the Middle East to assist in helping New Zealanders who are stranded in Israel or Iran to get into safe areas.
Because of the closed airspace, New Zealanders will need to get to land borders.
Because of the closed airspace, New Zealanders will need to get to land borders.
Good, positive hearing this week on defence. Great news for our defence industry and our defence personnel.
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Defence heads face scrutiny week hearing, promise to be fiscally responsible
The increased budget means troops can now move past being only partly equipped, says defence secretary Brook Barrington.
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June 20, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Good, positive hearing this week on defence. Great news for our defence industry and our defence personnel.
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
www.rnz.co.nz/news/nationa...
Many thanks to @cjsbishop for an excellent speech to the @NZNationalParty Papakura Pizza and Politics this evening. It was a great crowd and people loved hearing about Mill Road & our commitment to it, RMA reform, Infrastructure &the excellent investment summit.
March 18, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Many thanks to @cjsbishop for an excellent speech to the @NZNationalParty Papakura Pizza and Politics this evening. It was a great crowd and people loved hearing about Mill Road & our commitment to it, RMA reform, Infrastructure &the excellent investment summit.
