Ministry of Defence (New Zealand)
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The New Zealand Ministry of Defence (in Māori
: Manatū Kaupapa Waonga) is the arm of the New Zealand Government charged with providing advice on defence matters, as well as providing civilian administration and oversight over the New Zealand Defence Force
.
it is led by the Hon. Wayne Mapp
. For a list of previous ministers, see Minister of Defence
.
A Defence Review was announced in April 2009 by the National-led government.
On a day to day basis the Secretary of Defence, (currently John McKinnon
), holds the position of Chief Executive of the Ministry, and answers to the Minister.
Maori language
Māori or te reo Māori , commonly te reo , is the language of the indigenous population of New Zealand, the Māori. It has the status of an official language in New Zealand...
: Manatū Kaupapa Waonga) is the arm of the New Zealand Government charged with providing advice on defence matters, as well as providing civilian administration and oversight over the New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force consists of three services: the Royal New Zealand Navy; the New Zealand Army; and the Royal New Zealand Air Force. The Commander-in-Chief of the NZDF is His Excellency Rt. Hon...
.
it is led by the Hon. Wayne Mapp
Wayne Mapp
Wayne Daniel Mapp is a New Zealand politician, representing the National Party in the New Zealand Parliament. He has served as the MP for the North Shore electorate since the 1996 elections. Before entering politics, he lectured in commercial law at University of Auckland.-Early years:He gained...
. For a list of previous ministers, see Minister of Defence
Minister of Defence (New Zealand)
The Minister of Defence is a minister in the government of New Zealand with responsibility for the New Zealand armed forces and the Ministry of Defence.The present Minister is Dr...
.
A Defence Review was announced in April 2009 by the National-led government.
Responsibilities
The Ministry is responsible for the following functions:- Providing advice to the New Zealand Government on the Defence of New Zealand and its national interests,
- Acquisition of Military Equipment,
- Assessment and audit of the New Zealand Defence Force functions, duties and projects.
On a day to day basis the Secretary of Defence, (currently John McKinnon
John McKinnon
John Walter McKinnon, , New Zealand diplomat and public servant.McKinnon was educated at Nelson College, Victoria University of Wellington, and the London School of Economics...
), holds the position of Chief Executive of the Ministry, and answers to the Minister.
See also
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