Our People

NZ Army personnel come from all over New Zealand and are from all ethnic groups and all walks of life. We are highly practical, versatile and resourceful people.

The Regular Force, make up the majority of our numbers and make the NZ Army their career. The Territorial Force continues the tradition of part-time soldiering and have the best of both worlds.

Our civilian staff support NZ Army activities at all levels, often bringing specialist expertise and performing a wide range of functions to enhance overall defence capabilities.

Below is a collection of stories about everyday NZ Army men and women. From communications specialists serving overseas to recent graduates, these are their stories.

Lieutenant Colonel Mike Beale

WO2 (Rtd) Peter Niall

PTE Andrews and PTE Carswell

PTE Gemma Dunford

PTEs Isaac and Connie King

PTE Teejay Samuel

PTE Blair Timpany

OCDT Sam Miller

LCO Hamish Peeti

LCPL Craig Terry

CPL Jess Blair

CPL Josh Comerford

CPL Duco Nieuwland

SGT Philip Johnston

SGT Lisa Pomana

SSGT Grant Nisbet

WO1 Jim Hogg

2LT Paul Cocker

LT Lee Pannett

CAPT Vanessa Fletcher

CAPT Paul Garrod

CAPT Steve Kearney

CAPT Nicola Martin

MAJ Shay Bassett

CHAPCL3 Ronald Bennett

EOD team at work in Bamyan

Patrol Report from Solomon Islands

Patrol Report from Afghanistan


This page was last reviewed on 12 April 2011 and is current.

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