26 November 2024
Volunteer of the Year 2024
Sergeant Jale Tikotikoca Lal is the 2024 Volunteer of the Year.
Sergeant Jale Tikotikoca Lal is the 2024 Volunteer of the Year.
People of the Year Awards
The People of the Year Awards is an annual event hosted by the New Zealand Defence Force to celebrate individual achievements and recognise organisational excellence.
14 November 2024
Civilian of the Year 2024
Michael Nagel is the 2024 Civilian of the Year.
Read Full Media Release7 November 2024
Cadet of the Year 2024
Warrant Officer Cadet Oliver Evans is the 2024 Cadet of the Year.
Read Full Media Release6 November 2024
Soldier of the Year 2024
Lance Corporal Renee Bowen is the 2024 Soldier of the Year.
Read Full Media Release30 November 2023, 3.51pm
Soldier of the Year 2023
Lance Bombardier Jake O’Hara is the 2023 Soldier of the Year.
Read Full Media Release30 November 2023, 12.02pm
Peter Rule Inclusion Award 2023
Squadron Leader Johanna Hunter has been awarded the 2023 Peter Rule Inclusion Award.
Read Full Media Release28 November 2023
Sailor of the Year 2023
Leading Writer Joanna Mafi is the 2023 Sailor of the Year.
Read Full Media Release27 November 2023
NZDF Safety Person of the Year 2023
Matt Wrigglesworth is the 2023 NZDF Safety Person of the Year.
Read Full Media Release23 November 2023
NZDF Volunteer of the Year 2023
Captain Todd Skilton is the 2023 NZDF Volunteer of the Year.
Read Full Media Release22 November 2023
Cadet of the Year 2023
Warrant Officer Class 2 Pyper-Alex Adams is the 2023 Cadet of the Year.
Read Full Media Release20 November 2023
Civilian of the Year 2023
Nina Russell is the 2023 Civilian of the Year.
Read Full Media Release17 November 2023
NZDF Sportsperson of the Year 2023
Leading Aircraftman Sarah Lockwood is the 2023 Sportsperson of the Year.
Read Full Media Release15 November 2023
Innovation of the Year 2023
Karl Vetter and Kevin Heveldt have been awarded the 2023 Innovation of the Year award.
Read Full Media Release10 November 2023
Reservists of the Year 2023
Sergeant Caroline Williams and Lance Corporal Rhys Dillon are the 2023 NZDF Reservists of the Year.
Read Full Media Release26 October 2023
Aviator of the Year 2023
Corporal Joseph Lavery is the 2023 Aviator of the Year.
Read Full Media ReleaseStory Collections
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Operation Resolution
25 November 2024
Story Collection
3
Invictus Games 2025
19 November 2024
Story Collection
11
2/1 Battalion RNZIR new Colours
05 November 2024
Story Collection
5
Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry
14 October 2024
Story Collection
19
Operation Antarctica
24 September 2024
Story Collection
7
Introducing the C-130J
10 September 2024
Story Collection
4
New Caledonia departures
27 May 2024
Story Collection
3
Marking 80 years since the Battles of Cassino
21 May 2024
Story Collection
14
Support to Ukraine
20 May 2024
Story Collection
1
Burnham fire
09 May 2024