Media Releases

Media Releases for 2008:

January

Hutt Valley man first to graduate in Singapore
Medal reward welcomed
Virus at Waiouru Army Camp
NZDF personnel involved in Helicopter incident
Singaporeans hold exercise in Waiouru

February

21 Gun Salute
NZDF Commitment to war munitions clearance in Lebanon ends
Territorial Force Officers graduate
World renowned NZ Army band to play in Rotorua
Largest ever NZDF Antarctic team returns
Chief of Army praises Operation Valour team
French Museum showcases Tunneller's work
New water purification systems for Army
Op Valour Appeal

March

Defence Chiefs meet in Wellington
Weapon Training System ready for action
East Coasters lead Kapa Haka group in Timor Leste
Operation Kiwi to raise awareness of NZ troops
NZ Troops depart for Solomon Islands
Appeal to find 2NZEF Battalion Group Members
Army successfully tests new Javelin capability
New Padre for Linton Engineer Regiment
The Gunners - a history of NZ Artillery
Public encouraged to show support for Kiwi troops
Linton's weekend of Logistical Challenges
Kiwis play key role in turning guerillas into soldiers
Investiture ceremonies - 1, 2 and 4 April 2008
Kiwi Patrol hit by explosive device in Afghanistan

April

Rapid Lightning strikes Woodville
ANZAC Tradition honoured in NZ Postage Stamps
Media Briefing from Major General Rhys Jones, Commander Joint Forces New Zealand
Kiwi Troops depart for tour in Afghanistan
Interviews with troops deployed overseas on Anzac Day
Minter Ellison Rudd Watts named Employer of the Year
Memorial for Defence Chaplains Dedicated
Lord Ashcroft visit – Media opportunities
One point of contact for veterans services
21 Gun Salute
Defence Force Personnel support Poppy Day
Anzac Day remembered in NZ and around the World
Linton Engineers help in creating Habitat home
Faces of Courage - through the eyes of the Army Artist
Poppy goes digital
Afghanistan tour of duty ends
Raoul Island Resupplied
Update on stolen gallantry medals
Maori Welcome for President of Singapore
VC recipient gifts medal to NZ
Aussie Digger gets Kiwi Cobber
Changes to Military Pay System
Defence signs Satellite Imagery contract
Animal mascots in wartime - lifting soldiers’ spirits

May

NZDF safely detonate unexploded ordnance near Bamyan Buddha
NZ Army joins Upskilling partnership programme
Op Kiwi winners announcement
Anzac biscuit idea wins Op KIWI
Kiwi troops depart for tour in Timor-Leste
Joint Kiwi and Aussie Exercise hits NZ
Army Exercise in Lower North Island
Amphibious Exercise hits beach
NZ Troops return from tour in Timor-Leste
NZDF personnel to be recognised for service in Vietnam
NZ Army women's rugby team clash with UK counterparts
Tribute08 finally honours Vietnam Vets
New bomb disposal facility opens
Medical world in conflict
Vietnam: Not just a 12 month tour
37 Gun Salute
Vietnam Theatre Honours for two Army companies
21 Gun Salute
Online memories of New Zealand and the Vietnam War

June

Address – Tribute08
Army personnel receive Queen's Birthday honours
State Welcome for President of Kiribati
WWI History behind All Blacks v Ireland Test Match
NZDF deploys to give Cook Islands a shot in the arm
US First Lady visits Kiwi Base in Afghanistan
21 Gun Salute
Deputy PM Australia to lay wreath
Australian Deputy PM Lays wreath
Trial of new military technology underway
Networked Soldiers sense Nemesis
Korean war to be commemorated
Defence Agencies welcome Auditor-General’s Report

July

Court of Inquiry announced
Century of Service for Medical Corps celebrated
Thumbs up for Defence Force teams
New Kiwi contingent for the Solomon Islands
NZ troops arrive home from Solomon Islands
No Coffee for Defence Personnel
Kiwi Defence Personnel observe Armistice Day in Korea
Business Qualifications for Territorial soldiers
Renowned NZ Army Band to play at coronation of the Tongan King

August

Mayor Prendergast gets the Army treatment
NZ / Aussie rivalry to hit the basketball court
NZ's oldest Army Regiment celebrates 150 years service
Commendations for Malaya Veterans
NZDF personnel cleared of ‘double-dipping’
Welcome for Timor Leste Prime Minister
Date set for Gallantry Medals return
Skiers and Snowboarders take up Army challenge
Armoured support for Cairns Walk
Army training camp for First XV
Cairns gets LAV boost

September

Territorial Force Challenge
Officer cadets march on Mangakino
Army Silver Service Dinner up for grabs
Christchurch VC honoured in Belgium
Christmas parcels for Kiwi Defence Personnel
First of WW2 Division banners to be presented
Three golds for Defence Team at NZ Worldskills
Cadets get Army Experience

October

Defence Force Team up for the Challenge
Kiwi troops depart for winter tour to Afghanistan
RSA Conference begins today
Minor Injury from Improvised Explosive Device (IED)
Wellington to Host Pacific Nations Military Rugby Tournament
Linton's 'Shout VC' barracks to open
Change of command for Kiwi troops in Afghanistan
Afghanistan tour of duty ends for Kiwi troops
Medals return home
Defence Forces who work together, play together
NZDF Voting Begins
Normandy veterans to be honoured in Wellington
An all NZDF Final for Pacific Nations military rugby

November

Defence Force on show at waterfront event
Remembrance Sunday service honours military personnel
WW2 Battalion Banners Presented and Fifty Years of Service Honoured
Book launch for important WW1 diary
National commemorative service for 90th anniversary of Armistice Day
Anzac clash first up in Defence League world cup
Willie Apiata VC - the Reluctant Hero
Send a Christmas message to Kiwi Defence Personnel
More troops bound for Solomon Islands
Kiwi troops depart for Christmas in Timor Leste
Army shooting competition in soldiers' sights
Defence Minister farewells Kiwi contingent
Farewell to Timor Leste bound troops
NZ troops arrive home from the Solomon Islands
Waikato/Bay of Plenty to face the music
NZ troops return from Timor Leste
One Voice for New Communications Regiment
Officer cadets to graduate

December

Frosty reception awaits Army engineers
Multicultural mix to Army march outs
Interviews with troops deployed overseas for Christmas
Defence sets new standards in Telecommunications
Trumpets and Flags for State Opening of Parliament
21 Gun Salute
Auckland employers recognised for supporting part time military personnel
Defence personnel named in New Year's Honours

January

Minister offers condolences to whanau of Maori Battalion

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