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Designated Marksman Weapon (DMW)
The DMW is provided to specially trained soldiers within our Army to provide target detection, recognition, identification and neutralisation in the field.
Combined with a trained operator, the DMW provides the ability for precise long range suppression and neutralization. -
NZDF continues to assist in Canterbury flooding response
The NZDF has undertaken a range of tasks in response to the flooding in Canterbury.
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Humanitarian assistance & disaster relief
When disaster strikes, putting life, health and property at risk, people’s lives are quickly turned upside-down. Communities, regions, or even whole countries can need help as quickly as possible.
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A community cut off
In 2016, a magnitude 7.8 quake struck Kaikōura in the middle of the night. Nationally significant and locally vital road and rail links were buried under enormous landslides, or distorted beyond repair. Landline and mobile phone services went down across the region. Power and water infrastructure was disrupted. From 12:02 am Monday 14 November, Kaikōura was cut off.
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When Winston blew into town
When Cyclone Winston strikes Fiji on 20 February 2016, it pummels the country and leaves a trail of devastation, particularly in the northern outlying islands. Thousands of homes are destroyed, and water, power and communication outages are expected to continue for several days.
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Supporting people & communities
We stand ready and are here to help.
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Ōhakea
RNZAF Base Ohakea is one of three military air bases in New Zealand. Located in the central North Island, Ohakea is 22km north-west of Palmerston North and 17km west of Feilding in the Manawatū region.
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Medal applications
NZDF Personnel Archives and Medals (PAM) issues war, operational, and service medals to NZDF former and current service members. Within the limits of the Privacy Act 2020, we also provide advice about medals NZDF former and current service members might be entitled to, and information about which medals have already been issued to them.
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Buller Flood Support
New Zealand Army soldiers from 3rd Combat Service Support Battalion (3CSSB), based at Burnham Military Camp deployed to the Buller District on the West Coast following severe flooding.
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2020 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence
The Defence Employer Support Council, in association with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), is proud to announce the finalists and winners of the 2020 Minister of Defence Awards of Excellence.