Category : Defence
Author: Khalem Chapman

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is reportedly considering a move to axe its eight-strong fleet of SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite multi-role maritime helicopters as part of a 6.5% cut in defence spending – equivalent to NZ$150m (US$91.23m) – that has been requested by the New Zealand government.

Article: https://www.key.aero/article/new-zealand-considers-axing-super-seasprite-helicopter-fleet
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

 There were rumors that the NZDF were thinking of leasing some of the RN's WildCats as an interim.

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Category : News
Author: RNZ

Semi-automatics could make a return to gun ranges with New Zealand's firearms laws in for a major shakeup this term. 

National and ACT agreed to rewrite the Arms Act - in place since the early 1980s - as part of its Coalition arrangement. 

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/politics/2024/02/semi-automatic-firearms-back-on-the-table-in-gun-laws-shakeup.html
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Category : News
Author: Reuters

France's President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (local time) there was no consensus on sending troops to Ukraine, but the subject could not be ruled out.

Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/world/2024/02/emmanuel-macron-says-sending-troops-to-ukraine-cannot-be-ruled-out-what-are-other-european-countries-saying.html
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Category : News
Author: Sam Sachdeva

As the Government extends a military mission to train Ukrainian soldiers, Kiwi troops tell of their efforts on an ‘incomprehensible’ warfield. ‘It’s in our blood to help.’

Article: https://newsroom.co.nz/2024/02/23/inside-the-kiwi-effort-to-train-ukraine-soldiers/
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Category : Defence
Author: Oliver Cuenca

The New Zealand government is considering the retirement of its Kaman SH-2 Seasprite helicopter fleet.

Article: https://www.airmedandrescue.com/latest/news/nzdf-considers-retiring-seasprite-helicopters
Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

 There was also rumors and talk about leasing a few WildCats from the RN.

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Category : News
Author: Judith Collins & Winston Peters
Today the NZ & Australian Govts held the first ANZMIN 2+2 between the two countries. ANZMIN 2+2 involves the Foreign and Defence Ministers of both countries, held annually with this being an Australian practice. It already has such arrangements, in the same format, with the US (AUSMIN) & the UK (AUKMIN).

Article: https://www.beehive.govt.nz/release/joint-statement-australia-new-zealand-ministerial-consultations-anzmin-2024
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Category : Defence
Author: William Hewett

The Prime Minister has confirmed the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) will have an increased Budget despite the Government being focused on departments cutting costs.

Article: Prime Minister Christopher Luxon confirms NZDF will have increased Budget
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Note from Nighthawk.NZ:

 Pm luxy say NZDFwill get an increase in budget but still have to find savings... another words..."Lets rob Peter to pay Paul".

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