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Nzdf and Ministry of Defence Cabinet CAB Min (10) 39/8 Copy No:";).l Minute of Decision This document contains information for the New Zealand Cabinet. It must be treated in confidence and handled in accordance with any security classification, or other endorsement. The information can only be released, including under the Official Information Act 1982, by persons with the appropriate authority. Defence White Paper: Final Draft ~r?~ ~ Portfolio: Defence ~~ ~ • 'I. On 1 November 2010, following reference from the Cabinet Exte hRelatlOns and: efertce Committee (ERD), Cabinet: 1 noted that on 26 October201O, ERD noted: ~~/J~ 1.1 the contents of the draft Defence Whi e ape 'QO 10, :ache 0 the paper under ERD (10) 48; A. 1.2 that the draft Defence White Defence White Paper 201 1.3 2 endorsed ~V{~l¢ ..",nPrn Ol0, attached to the paper under CAB (10) 581. ~ kdatUfl- Secretary of tlt~abiItet Reference: CAB (10) 581 8 Distribution: (see over) t:CMS i[, ', , 1 Udtr.? .................., i F'oider r\l{] , , , , i I i ~'~~~.::'!_:..:~ec) ,_ To '•. :.:,~~,,~:::.::.:_~.~~.~:.:.:~.:.:..:.:..:.;,::.~:~~ 1'7'1'100,,1 Cabinet External ERD Min (10) 11/1 Relations and Defence Copy No: aci Committee Minute of Decision This document contains information for the New Zealand Cabinet. It must be treated in confidence and handled in accordance with any security classification, or other endorsement. The information can only be released, including under the Official Information Act 1982, by persons with the appropriate authority. Defence White Paper: Final Draft Portfolio: Defence On 26 October 2010, the Cabinet External Relations and Defence Committee: 1�noted the contents of the draft Defence White Paper 2010, attached to the paper under ERD (10) 48; 2�noted that the draft Defence White Paper 2010 is the finalised content of the Defence White Paper 2010, subject to final minor editing amendments; 3�noted that the draft Defence White Paper 2010 will now be finalised in preparation for its proposed release on 2 November 2010 by the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence; 4�agreed to recommend that Cabinet endorse the Defence White Paper 2010. Saphron Powell � Committee Secretary Reference: ERD (10) 48 Present: Officials present from: Hon Bill English (part of item) Office of the Prime Minister Hon David Carter Officials Committee for ERD Hon Murray McCully (Chair) Treasury Hon Dr Wayne Mapp Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade Hon Georgina to Heuheu Ministry of Defence New Zealand Defence Force Distribution: (see over) 1 ERD Min (10) 11/1 Distribtstton: Cabinet External Relations and Defence Committee Office of the Prime Minister Chief Executive, DPMC Tony Lynch, DPMC PAG Subject Advisor, DPMC Director, Security and Risk Group, DPMC Director, NZSIS Director, GCSB Secretary to the Treasury Minister of State Services State Services Commissioner Commissioner of Police Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade John Allen, Chief Executive, MFAT Bronwen Chang, MFAT Secretary of Defence Brook Barrington, Defence Chief of Defence Force 17T751-1v1� 2 Cabinet External ERD (10) 48 Relations and Defence Copy No: 3 Committee Summary of Paper 21 October 2010 This document contains information for the New Zealand Cabinet. It must be treated in confidence and handled in accordance with any security classification, or other endorsement. The information can only be released, including under the Official Information Act 1982, by persons with the appropriate authority. Defence White Paper: Final Draft � Portfolio Defence In February 2010, the Cabinet Strategy Committee agreed that a Defence White Paper be prepared incorporating the conclusions of the Defence Assessment and the outcome of the Value for Money review [STR MM (10) 1/1]. In September 2010, Cabinet: • authorised an ad hoc group of Ministers (comprising the Prime Minister, the Minister of Finance, the Minister of State Services, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of Defence) to make any decisions that may be required to complete the final draft of the Defence White Paper; • invited the Minister of Defence, in consultation with other Ministers as appropriate, to submit the final draft of the Defence White Paper to Cabinet for approval, before the end of October 2010. The paper under ERD (10) 48 seeks endorsement of the attached Defence White Paper 2010. A summary of the nine chapters in the Defence White Paper is provided on pages 1-3 of the paper. The Minister of Defence recommends that the Committee: 1�note the contents of the Defence White Paper 2010, attached to the paper under ERD (10) 48; 2�endorse the attached Defence White Paper 2010, subject to final minor editing amendments; 3�note that the Prime Minister and the Minister of Defence will launch the Defence White Paper in early November 2010. Saphron Powell Committee Secretary Distribution: (see over) ERD (10) 48 Distribution: Cabinet External Relations and Defence Committee Office of the Prime Minister Chief Executive, DPMC Tony Lynch, DPMC PAG Subject Advisor, DPMC Director, Security and Risk Group, DPMC Director, NZSIS Director, GCSB Secretary to the Treasury Minister of State Services State Services Commissioner Commissioner of Police Secretary of Foreign Affairs and Trade John Allen, Chief Executive, MFAT Bronwen Chang, MFAT Secretary of Defence Brook Barrington, Defence Chief of Defence Force Office of the Minister of Defence Chair, Cabinet External Relations and Defence Committee DEFENCE WHITE PAPER: FINAL DRAFT Proposal 1�I propose that the Committee endorse the final draft of the Defence White Paper. The next steps are to publish the document, and launch it in early November. Background 2�The culmination of almost two years work, the Defence White Paper is New Zealand's first complete defence review in well over a decade. It has looked at Defence comprehensively, and sets the direction for the next 25 years. 3�The White Paper takes a systematic approach to New Zealand's defence requirements. Our policy is shaped by enduring national security interests. We view the strategic environment in light of these interests. Together, our interests and perceptions of the strategic environment determine the tasks we envisage for the New Zealand Defence Force. These tasks shape required military capability. Capability choices are further influenced by the Government's fiscal objectives. 4�The White Paper draws on the Defence Assessment which was earlier prepared by the Secretary of Defence. It has been informed by public and academic consultation, and by the views of an independent advisory panel. An independent Value for Money review (VfM) led by Dr Roderick Deane has complemented the process. 5�Cabinet has considered the defence review on a number of occasions. The Prime Minister, Minister of Finance, Minister of Foreign Affairs, and the Minister of State Services have considered the draft White Paper in detail. Defence White Paper Chapters 6�Chapter one is an executive summary. Chapter 2 New Zealand's National Security and Defence 7�It is unlikely that New Zealand will face a direct military threat. But our security interests extend beyond New Zealand territory. We have a fundamental interest in a rules-based international order; strong international linkages; and a sound global economy. The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) is one of a number of agencies that collaboratively advance these interests. It is the only agency of state that maintains disciplined forces that have the capability of conducting a range of tasks up to and including military operations. Chapter 3 New Zealand's Strategic Outlook to 2035 8�The next 25 years are likely to be more uncertain than the 25 just past. New Zealand can expect growing pressures on our resources. There are economic, social, governance, environmental, and other security stresses in a number of Pacific Island states. Major strategic shifts are underway in East Asia. Trans- boundary challenges such as proliferation are growing, and international institutions are struggling. Chapter 4 Tasks for the New Zealand Defence Force 9�Given this strategic outlook, the NZDF is likely to continue performing tasks that are similar to today, in similar places, and alongside partners and friends. But the operational demands are likely to intensify. Chapter 5 The NZDF's Military Capabilities 10 The proposed future force structure will retain and enhance the breadth and depth of the NZDF's current capabilities. There will be a particular emphasis on enhancing the NZDF's ability to sustain land operations. Intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance capabilities across the NZDF will be a focus. Major capabilities will be replaced as their life expires. Such a force structure will require the NZDF to realise the expected level of resource redistribution. The proposed capability programme will be carefully prioritised and phased. Chapter 6 A People-Centred NZDF 11 This White Paper introduces a new approach to managing the NZDF's workforce. The goal will be to focus uniformed personnel on frontline tasks, and allow a more effective mix of full and part time military, and civilian personnel to fill other roles. This will improve corporate performance. There will also be substantial efficiencies by increasing the proportion of civilian staff. Chapter 7 Infrastructure 12 NZDF's real estate and information and communication networks are vital enablers of front line capability. At present they are not optimised to current and future requirements. Some real estate is very run down. This limits effectiveness and efficiency. Real estate will be reviewed and facilities renewed. ICT networks will be over-hauled. Chapter 8 Affordability 13 This White Paper is distinguished by the level of scrutiny given to financial issues. The White Paper aligns policy, capability, and funding. By 2014/15, the NZDF will free up $100m from the Defence Transformation Programme, and $250-300m from other VfM initiatives, on an annual recurring basis, for front line capabilities. Chapter 9 Organisational Reform 14 The White Paper sets the foundation for organisational reforms to strengthen the performance of the NZDF's supporting functions.
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