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New Zealand) the Chief of Defence Force (CDF
Chief of Defence Force (New Zealand) The Chief of Defence Force (CDF) is the appointment held by the professional head of the New Zealand Defence Force. The post has existed under its present name since 1991. From 1963 to 1991 the head of the New Zealand Defence Force was known as the Chief of Defence Staff. All the incumbents have held three-star rank. Current Chief of Defence Force Tim Keating (soldier) Lieutenant General Tim Keating, MNZM is a New Zealand Army officer and the current Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force. He was appointed to this position immediately following his tenure as Vice Chief of Defence Force. He served as Chief of Army from 2011 to 2012. Keating was promoted to lieutenant general and took over as Chief of Defence Force for a three-year term on 1 February 2014. Career highlights January 1982: enlisted into the New Zealand Army as an Officer Cadet December 1982: joined the Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment upon graduation from the Officer Cadet School in Waiouru January 1985: Second-in-Command of a Rifle Company, 2nd/1st Battalion June 1986: posted to New Zealand Special Air Service Group December 1988: promoted to the rank of Captain December 1990: returned to NZSAS Group and was appointed Officer Commanding A Squadron 1996: completed the Australian Command and Staff Course in Queenscliff October 1997: posted on promotion as the Commanding Officer of the New Zealand contingent to the Multinational Force in the Sinai Peninsula January 1999: Commanding Officer, 1 NZSAS Group December 2001: Commandant, Officer -
“You Bring It, We'll Bring It Out”
“You Bring It, We’ll Bring It Out” Becoming a Soldier in the New Zealand Army A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Anthropology at Massey University New Zealand. Manawatū, Nina Harding 2016 Copyright is owned by the Author of the thesis. Permission is given for a copy to be downloaded by an individual for the purpose of research and private study only. The thesis may not be reproduced elsewhere without the permission of the Author. Abstract The transition from civilian to soldier is a process of identity acquisition. Based on participant-observation, this thesis follows a cohort of new soldiers through the first year and a half of their careers in the New Zealand Army, from their first day of Basic Training to their first overseas deployment. Both the Army as an institution and its individual soldiers are explicitly self-reflexive, and I use not only academic theory but also soldiers’ own theories of identity and identity acquisition to make sense of the experience of becoming a soldier. I show that although recruits undergo change in becoming soldiers, they simultaneously retain pre-service identities. Using Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of practice, I argue that civilians join the Army because of a shared “primary habitus”, a pre-existing identification with action, productivity and continual self-improvement through facing challenges that forms recruits’ earliest embodied understandings of themselves. The relationship between this “practical” habitus and the new soldier habitus to be acquired is key to understanding the civilian-soldier transition. -
The New Zealand Defence Force
Respecting Human Rights and the Rule of Law: The New Zealand Defence Force Prepared by Cornelia Weiss, JD With funding from the sponsors of the Ian Axford (New Zealand) Fellowships in Public Policy August 2012 Established by the Level 8, 120 Featherston Street Telephone +64 4 472 2065 New Zealand government in 1995 PO Box 3465 Facsimile +64 4 499 5364 to facilitate public policy dialogue Wellington 6140 E-mail [email protected] between New Zealand and New Zealand www.fulbright.org.nz the United States of America © Cornelia Weiss 2012 Published by Fulbright New Zealand, August 2012 The opinions and views expressed in this paper are the personal views of the author and do not represent in whole or part the opinions of Fulbright New Zealand or any New Zealand government agency. They are not intended to represent in whole or part the opinions of the US government or any of its components. ISBN 978-1-877502-36-1 (print) ISBN 978-1-877502-37-8 (PDF) Ian Axford (New Zealand) Fellowships in Public Policy Established by the New Zealand Government in 1995 to reinforce links between New Zealand and the US, Ian Axford (New Zealand) Fellowships in Public Policy provide the opportunity for outstanding mid-career professionals from the United States of America to gain firsthand knowledge of public policy in New Zealand, including economic, social and political reforms and management of the government sector. The Ian Axford (New Zealand) Fellowships in Public Policy were named in honour of Sir Ian Axford, an eminent New Zealand astrophysicist and space scientist who served as patron of the fellowship programme until his death in March 2010. -
Haurakai News May 2011
Hauraki News “Whaka tangata kia kaha” May 2011 Issue No 63 Official Newsletter of the 6th Battalion (Hauraki) Regimental Association Incorporated Compiled & Edited by Des Anderson Secretary: Mrs M Kareko, 91 Windsor Road, Tauranga Registered with the Charities Commission # CC35879 Website: 6haurakiassoc.org.nz President’s Report The Christchurch earthquake has dominated New Zealand in recent times and you will read how the 6 Hau Bn Gp has assisted in the aftermath of those events. The New Zealand Defence Service Medal (NZDSM) has begun to be received by those in the older group. To apply for the medal I have given you a login site through which you can apply. For those who do not have a computer I have enclosed a hard copy application form. If you need assistance you can contact me. You can also contact your local RSA; they are only too willing to help. I am sure that when you receive your NZDSM, you will wear it with pride as this recognises the commitment and service contribution you have given to the Hauraki’s, NZ Army and our country. A number of members have received an EM or ED and in some cases, bars; for their long, effective, continuous service. Some of you would have missed out on these distinctions as your service was broken. The NZDSM covers those who have “broken service” but served three years or more; with any service. The NZDSM rightly recognises all your combined service. As Territorial Soldiers we all know how difficult it is to balance life, work, family and military service. -
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“You Bring It, We’ll Bring It Out” Becoming a Soldier in the New Zealand Army A thesis presented in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Doctor of Philosophy in Social Anthropology at Massey University New Zealand. Manawatū, Nina Harding 2016 Copyright is owned by the Author of the thesis. Permission is given for a copy to be downloaded by an individual for the purpose of research and private study only. The thesis may not be reproduced elsewhere without the permission of the Author. Abstract The transition from civilian to soldier is a process of identity acquisition. Based on participant-observation, this thesis follows a cohort of new soldiers through the first year and a half of their careers in the New Zealand Army, from their first day of Basic Training to their first overseas deployment. Both the Army as an institution and its individual soldiers are explicitly self-reflexive, and I use not only academic theory but also soldiers’ own theories of identity and identity acquisition to make sense of the experience of becoming a soldier. I show that although recruits undergo change in becoming soldiers, they simultaneously retain pre-service identities. Using Pierre Bourdieu’s theory of practice, I argue that civilians join the Army because of a shared “primary habitus”, a pre-existing identification with action, productivity and continual self-improvement through facing challenges that forms recruits’ earliest embodied understandings of themselves. The relationship between this “practical” habitus and the new soldier habitus to be acquired is key to understanding the civilian-soldier transition. -
New Zealand's Defence Diplomacy in Asia
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by ResearchArchive at Victoria University of Wellington “NEITHER STAUNCH FRIENDS NOR CONFIRMED FOES” NEW ZEALAND’S DEFENCE DIPLOMACY IN ASIA BY JUSTIN FRIS A thesis submitted to the Victoria University of Wellington in fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts in International Relations Victoria University of Wellington 2013 ii iii Abstract Read a recent Defence White Paper of any number of countries or look at the range of foreign relations one country has with others in the contemporary age, and one is likely to come across the term ‘defence diplomacy.’ The traditional function of armed forces has been to prepare for and undertake the use of force. As part of this role, armed forces have cooperated with those of other nations to enhance security by countering or deterring potential enemies. In the post-Cold War era however, a new form of defence relations has emerged; in contrast to, yet supplementing their traditional role, armed forces have been employed in building cooperative relationships between former and potential future foes. This shift is explained by the concept of defence diplomacy; the concept identified by Andrew Cottey and Anthony Forster that armed forces have a peacetime role in pursuit of broader foreign and security policy goals. Recognising that defence cooperation activities have a long history, Cottey and Forster differentiated defence diplomacy between ‘old,’ meaning those traditional defence cooperation activities aimed at allies and friendly states, and ‘new,’ meaning defence cooperation aimed at potential or former enemies. -
President: Margaret Mcinroy
New Zealand Veterans in Australia NewZletter National President: Neville Berridge All Postal Mail Direct Telephone: 0400 423 923 44/33 Angelo Street Burwood NSW 2134 Email: [email protected] The Month That Was NZ Veterans in AU is now on Facebook. NZ Veterans in Australia (New South Wales) Notices After unsuccessfully attempting to generate NZ Veteran Christmas Lunch Sunday 12th December 2010 discussion using an online forum from within the NZVIA website (www.nzvia.com.au) it was decided that Facebook may A great Christmas Lunch was held again this year and well be better forum as it is used by many other Veteran attended. And for the first time in a few years we had the organisations including the RNZRSA not to mention that pleasure of the company of the NZ Consul General Martin Facebook is immensely popular. Therefore, whilst most Welsh which was very nice. Ron Haira, the President of NZ information including pictures will be on the website, please use Veterans in NSW (officially the NZ Sub-Branch of the RSL) NZVIA Facebook as a possible form of discussing issues seized the opportunity by inviting Martin to present Certificate regarding NZ Veterans NZVIA Facebook of Thanks to some members for their contribution to NZ Veterans in NSW over the year(s) namely Taawhi and Kathleen NZ Veterans in AU Logo Kerehona and Greg Makutu. Well it has been some time in seeking your views on a Logo for NZ Veterans in AU and the preference is to use Chris Brownie‟s Logo. This is the preferred choice so it does not clash with the Logo of the NZ Sub-Branch in Melbourne who have chosen the NZDF Logo and NZ Sub-Branch in NSW who have chosen to stay with the RSL Logo.