New Zealand First says the Government must take quick, decisive action over problems facing the Defence Force after revelations that the Navy has had to can its Antarctic fisheries patrols because
Defence
30
Jan
30 January 2013
New Zealand First says the Auditor-General’s report on the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Civilianisation Project is a damning indictment on the failed defence policies of the National-led Govern
With Richard Prosser
25
Sep
25 September 2012
New Zealand First calls on the Government to accept the United States offer of military assistance to help rebuild the Air Forces’ combat wing.
With Richard Prosser
19
Sep
19 September 2012
New Zealand First says the Government’s announcement of a pay rise for Defence personnel, coupled with a rise in rents to market rates, will make recruitment and retention issues worse.
With Richard Prosser
25
May
25 May 2012
New Zealand First says Government cuts in the Budget of up to $400 million a year from the Defence Force will increase the risk faced by frontline personnel.
With Richard Prosser
14
May
14 May 2012
New Zealand First says the resumption of military exercises between New Zealand and the United States will have positive outcomes for the region.
With Richard Prosser
9
Mar
09 March 2012
New Zealand First says the latest round of Defence redundancies coupled with the adoption of the cutbacks and other restructuring heralded in the 2010 Defence White Paper reveals a level of incompe
With Richard Prosser