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HMNZS Te Kaha last weekend in Canada. (Apparently)
Conducting Colours with a rainbow in the background. Wonder if there is a pot of gold there.
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Read more: HMNZS Te Kaha last weekend in Canada.
- Article: https://www.reddit.com/r/The_NZDF/comments/k291nb/hmnzs_te_kaha_last_weekend_in_canada/
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New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Deputy Director Visits and Ceremonial Sandra McKie made history at the State Opening of Parliament today, as the first female Usher of the Black Rod in the 128-year history of the role in this country.
The Usher of the Black Rod is the Governor-General’s messenger for ceremonial communications with the House and is appointed by warrant by the Governor-General.
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Read more: NZDF staff member makes history at Parliament Opening
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/news/nzdf-staff-member-makes-history-at-parliament-opening/
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A New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) soldier alleged to be part of a far-right group arrested last December is likely to have links to overseas groups based on the charges he's facing, a security expert says.
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Read more: Soldier's espionage charges suggest overseas link
- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/11/soldier-s-espionage-charges-suggest-overseas-link-expert.html
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A survey shows most New Zealanders believe this country should do more to support its military, veterans and their families.
The poll was assessing views on whether to have a formal agreement, or kawenata, between those who serve in the Defence Force and the government and people of New Zealand.
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Read more: Survey shows NZers want more support for military and families
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/425430/survey-shows-nzers-want-more-support-for-military-and-families
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A soldier based at Linton in Palmerston North has been charged with spying, the Defence Force has confirmed.
The director of Military Prosecutions has laid 17 charges in the Court Martial of New Zealand against the soldier, who has name suppression.
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Read more: New Zealand-based soldier charged with spying
- Article: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/431432/new-zealand-based-soldier-charged-with-spying
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A soldier who led a white nationalist group has been charged with espionage, and is the first person to face an accusation of threatening New Zealand’s security by giving information to another country or foreign organisation.
The Defence Force on Wednesday said the soldier, who has name suppression, would face a court martial on 17 charges including multiple counts of espionage, attempted espionage, accessing a computer system for dishonest purposes, and possessing an objectionable publication.
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Read more: New Zealand Far-Right soldier accused of espionage, among 17 charges
- Article: https://www.stuff.co.nz/national/300167448/new-zealand-farright-soldier-accused-of-espionage-among-17-charges
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A New Zealand Defence Force soldier is facing multiple charges of alleged espionage.
The Linton-based soldier, who has continued name suppression, faces a total of 17 charges, some of which are alternative charges. These are:
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- Article: https://www.newshub.co.nz/home/new-zealand/2020/11/defence-force-soldier-charged-with-espionage.html
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Beca Applied Technologies Ltd, with the support of specialist naval architecture company Vard Marine Inc, have been appointed by the New Zealand Ministry of Defence as the Technical Support Partner to the Southern Ocean Patrol Vessel (SOPV) project. Beca and Vard Marine will join the Ministry’s Integrated Project Team providing systems engineering, concept design and technical logistics input for the early stages of the project as the capability is defined and specified.
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