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NZDF Poised To Axe More Civilian Roles As It Faces A $360m Blowout In Costs
NZDF told staff across its military and civilian workforce last week that it wants to cut $50m through its Workforce Savings Programme in the 2025/26 financial year as part of plans to tackle a $ ...
Residents hear explosions - police, NZDF respond to phosphorus canisters on North Shore
The road was cordoned off for safety while the cannisters were disposed of at the scene, with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) explosive disposal team assisting. According to the NZ Herald ...
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Armed forces to fill vacant NZDF security and firefighting roles amid strike action
Collins detailed how the Defence Force (NZDF) had received notice from the Public Service Association that staff would strike from November 6 to January 31. “Security guard services and ...
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Defence Minister Judith Collins uses ‘extraordinary’ power to allow soldiers to do civilian work during NZDF strike
About 1000 civilian workers have ramped up industrial action in the past week, with NZDF refusing to offer a pay increase. Staff have been working to rule, refusing overtime, taking combined ...