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Ron Mark P-8 Poseidon
New Zealand 
June 11, 2019June 12, 2019

It’s time to recognize the NZDF’s humanitarian contribution

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1598 Views Defence Capability Plan 2019, featured, military of new zealand, new zealand defence force, ron mark

Every time added funding for the New Zealand Defence Force is announced, critics are quick to exclaim how wasteful such spending is. Why exactly

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New Zealand 
June 10, 2019

Putting an end to “mission creep”

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1543 Views featured, iraq war, ministry of foreign affairs and trade, new zealand first, ron mark

“Get some guts and join the right side!” That was the remark of then-Prime Minister John Key of the National Party in response to

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New Zealand 
March 18, 2019March 20, 2019

How serious is NZ First in dealing with climate change?

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1523 Views climate change, featured, new zealand first, one billion trees, ron mark, school strike for climate, shane jones

Last week’s global school strike for climate is forcing our political elite to devote more time and effort into the issue of climate change.

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New Zealand 
August 22, 2018August 29, 2018

The Good Work Ron Mark is Doing for Veteran’s Affairs Cannot Be Overlooked

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1498 Views featured, ministry of defence, ron mark, veterans affairs

The portfolio of Veterans’ Affairs has been historically undervalued in New Zealand government. In fact, during the previous National-led government the role was not

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New Zealand 
May 10, 2018May 14, 2018

Bringing our Veterans Home

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1404 Views featured, Louie Encabo, ministry of defence, new zealand first, ron mark

Staying true to his words, the Hon. Ron Mark – Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs – witnessed as the bodies of Engineering Mechanic First

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New Zealand 
April 25, 2018April 25, 2018

On ANZAC Day, Let’s Remember Our Moral Obligation to Our Veterans

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1630 Views ANZAC Day, featured, Louie Encabo, ministry of defence, returned services association, ron mark, RSA

While ANZAC Day is widely seen as a day to remember those who fought and died in the Gallipoli Campaign during World War I,

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New Zealand 
November 10, 2017November 22, 2017

The Top 4 Ministers to Watch in the New Gov’t

Posted By: Louie Encabo 1269 Views fletcher tabuteau, Louie Encabo, new zealand first, ron mark, shane jones, tracey martin, winston peters

Despite a modest party vote result of 7%, the New Zealand First Party was bestowed with a good number of ministerial portfolios as part

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