Podcasts about Defence Forces

A school principal says the education sector needs a massive long-term investment bump like the Defence Force has received, in order to address longstanding issues. Berhampore School principal Mark Potter spoke to Corin Dann.

A small rural village in Hawke's Bay is buzzing over its sock factory Norsewear winning a huge contract to make all of the New Zealand Defence Force's socks. Hawke's Bay Tairawhiti reporter Alexa Cook visited the Norsewear factory.

Daylight has revealed the damage to the Mexican Navy training ship that struck New York's Brooklyn Bridge, killing two people and injuring 19. Shayla Colon spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Heading into next week's Budget, Judith Collins says she doesn't want any more money for weaponry even if it was offered to her. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Mark Keane, the President of PDFORRA lays out the deep crisis facing Ireland's military to PJ Coogan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Trump Administration is sacking 10 to 20 percent of its generals and top officers, saying this will make its military more lethal. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Defence Minister Judith Collins has clarified a new $957 million boost to the Defence Force is in addition to the previously announced $12 billion Defence Capability Plan=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

1News has revealed that Education Minister Erica Stanford has been using her personal Gmail to send documents to herself that could be sensitive, or even damaging should they get into the hands of a nefarious actor. Spineless Christopher Luxon is just fine with it all.Minister for the South Island tells Jack Tame that his position is both vital to the functioning of the government, and unnecessary as Ministers are always thinking of all NZers. So he's a token Minster for South Islanders? Maybe a DEI hire to represent the minority South Islanders?Defence Minister Judith Collins has clarified a new $957 million boost to the Defence Force is in addition to the previously announced $12 billion Defence Capability Plan=================================Come support the work we're doing by becoming a Patron of ⁠⁠#BHN⁠⁠ www.patreon.com/BigHairyNews⁠=================================Merch available at www.BHNShop.nz Like us on Facebookwww.facebook.com/BigHairyNews Follow us on Twitter.@patbrittenden @Chewie_NZFollow us on BlueskyPat @patbrittenden.bsky.socialChewie @chewienz.bsky.socialEmily @iamprettyawesome.bsky.socialMagenta @xkaosmagex.bsky.social

The Defence Forces' chaplain Father Paul Murphy, who was at the centre of an incredible case recently when a teenage boy attempted to murder him. He explains why, after the sentence was handed down, he hugged the boy and told him he forgave him

The Defence Minister is tight-lipped over whether a major investment in the military, will mean better pay for frontline troops. Defence contractors will be lining up their bids to build the Defence Force's new maritime helicopters. Judith Collins revealed yesterday two-billion dollars has been set aside for new helicopters, while 957-million's been earmarked over four years for Defence Force activities. She told Ryan Bridge troops already had quite large pay rises last year, and every time they go overseas, they get extra money on top of their usual pay. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government has announce $2 billion from the upcoming Budget has been set aside for new Defence Force helicopters, alongside an additional $957 million in funding. The current Seasprite helicopters were built in the 1960s and 1970s, and were overdue replacement. The announcement is part of a bigger plan to improve Defence capabilities. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We often hear of the challenges and work involved with the Defence Forces. But alongside the troops on the ground are over 1,600 Reserve Defence Forces. They are training and preparing to support their full-time colleagues in times of crisis. The military is actively recruiting reserve personnel with an ambition of having around 4,000 members by 2028. Our reporter, Josh Crosbie spent some time at the Coolmoney camp in the Wicklow Mountains

New Zealand is increasingly enmeshed in Five Eyes spy satellite projects designed to primarily benefit the US Navy in its race against China. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Ireland is to become a member of an alliance of European countries that shares intelligence on possible threats in EU waters. Tánaiste and Minister for Defence Simon Harris has given the Defence Forces the go ahead to officially join the Common Information Sharing Environment. The decision follows the increase in the number of Russian vessels off our coast, Ireland's Exclusive Economic Zone. Jerry got the views of Patrick Murphy who is CEO of the Irish South and South West Fish Producers’ Organisation.

A major drone maker is warning that New Zealand's Defence Force should not buy any of the weapons that have not proved themselves in the Ukraine war. Phil Pennington reports.

Conor Gallagher, Irish Times Crime and Security Correspondent, discusses the Russian intelligence-gathering ship detected in Irish waters.

Cathal Berry, former TD and former member of Defence Forces

Mark Mellett, former Head of the Defence Forces joins guest host Emmet Oliver for this week's Thursday Interview!

The Defence Minister has given the OK for the military to acquire killer drones so long as a human is operating them and they only kill other soldiers. Phil Pennington reports.

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The government is pumping $12 billion over the next four years into building a "modern, combat-capable" New Zealand Defence Force. Political Editor Jo Moir spoke to Alexa Cook.

The government has unveiled plans to pump billions of extra dollars into the Defence Force to ensure its modern and combat capable. Former National MP and Defence Minister Wayne Mapp spoke to Corin Dann.

The coalition has promised a massive boost in defence spending up to levels not seen since the early 1990s, but there are still questions about where the money will come from. Political reporter Anneke Smith has more.

New missile systems, better strike capability and a focus on drones and new technology, those are just some of the features of the government's long-awaited Defence Capability Review. Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.

A former soldier and defence expert is hopeful the government's long-awaited Defence Capability Plan will help breathe new life and confidence into the country's defence forces. Retired Lieutenant Colonel and former defence attaché in the Pacific Josh Wineera spoke to Corin Dann.

A touch of the ol' intellectual snobbery reared its head with news that the Defence Force dropped education criteria last year. As a person who had no time for school and could not wait to get out into the world, I was, and still am, very grateful for the idea that you choose the person and not the piece of paper when it comes to work. When I started, School Certificate and UE were what you needed to get into the media, or at least to have a crack. These days you need a degree. I can assure you the quality of those graduates has not changed one iota as a result of several years of study. The military is an awfully difficult place to recruit for, especially in a country like ours. Just what is it you are offering? We don't do a lot; we don't have a lot of equipment and we don't fight wars. We keep peace and patrol. So in a world where work-life balance and work from home and 4-day weeks are commonplace, average pay, Waiouru, and a lot of early rises aren't exactly calling cards. So you simply now need three years of school. You don't even need Level 1 NCEA. Here is the thing – some people aren't into school. I know this because I was one of them. Not all life choices, work choices, or skills are gained by passing Year 11 maths. The military is as much about attitude and aptitude – it's a structured environment and it is designed for a specific type of person. In places like America, they recruit people who may well struggle to get regular work. That is the way it is and it's a simple truth. They offer dental and medical in a country where you may not be able to afford it. They offer a career and travel and opportunity in careers and trades you may not have even thought of. Here you can be an auto technician, plumber or diver. They are the jobs on offer in the military with no skills. Could you do that in civilian life? No. Being good with an engine does not mean you are good in class. These are doors of opportunity If the military through necessity can make it work, who are these outside snobs who still believe that exams and results are the sole key to employment? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's promising to spend big in areas of defence, including improving its fleet in the air, and on the land, and sea. The long-awaited Defence Capability Plan was released yesterday afternoon, with $12 billion worth of public spending across four years – $9 billion of which is deemed new spending. It includes plans to bring defence spending up to two percent of GDP, with procurement for maritime helicopters, vehicles, and a replacement plane fleet. The Defence Minister is confident in the work done by Finance Minister Nicola Willis, reassuring they're not spending money New Zealand does not have. Judith Collins is also standing by changes making it easier to enter the armed forces. Since last year most Defence Force roles now only require three years of high school to Year 11, instead of passing Level One credits. More technical roles now only require a Level Two certificate. Collins told Mike Hosking being smart academically is helpful but isn't the first port of call. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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The Prime Minister says a multi-billion dollar boost for the Defence Force is about our national interest. The Government's unveiled its Defence Capability Plan, including $12 billion dollars of funding over four years - with $9 billion of new spending. Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says the plan's 'surprising'. "Remember, we said last week when it comes out that it'll be a 15-year plan. Well, this is more short-term - they're going to be spending, over the next four years, $12 billion dollars." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tonight on The Huddle, Trish Sherson from Sherson Willis PR and Child Fund CEO Josie Pagani joined in on a discussion about the following issues of the day - and more! The Government has unveiled their new Defence Capability Plan - designed to inject an extra $12 billion into the Defence Force to boost jobs and equipment over the next four years. Do we agree with this move? The Sensible Sentencing Trust has got a new billboard campaign out, calling to defund the police on behalf of the Greens. Should the Greens be upset about this? The New Zealand stock market has taken the biggest significant hit since the pandemic - what do we make of the fallout? Do we see things improving? LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Government's keeping its cards close to its chest on how it'll fund a mammoth defence splurge. It's injecting $12 billion over the next four years into building up our Defence Force workforce and equipment. It's signalling it'll go into system upgrades, replacing helicopters - and enhancing maritime strike capability. Defence Minister Judith Collins says the investment includes $9 billion on top of what we already spend on defence. "It is a lot of money, but I also know this - there is no economic security without national security." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On today's episode, Prime Minister Christopher Luxon discusses Trump's tariff on New Zealand, more than 50 countries have contacted US President Donald Trump to try to negotiate following the sweeping tariffs he announced last week, the Defence Force is changing entry requirements to try and increase recruitment numbers, Liam lawson has finished 17th in the Japanese Grand prix, and one of the world's biggest planes has taken off from Auckland airport.

The Defence Force has made it easier for people to apply for a job in a bid to get more boots on the ground. Ellen O'Dwyer spoke to Alexa Cook.

On this episode of Work with Purpose, we hear from Ray Griggs AO CSC about what working in the navy has taught him about taking and giving feedback, and why difficult conversations are part and parcel of becoming a better leader.Ray Griggs AO CSC looks back at a long and distinguished career in the public sector – from Australia's Defence Force to most recently the Department of Social Services. Along the way, he navigated many difficult conversations, had his views contested, and at times, had to manage failure. In this conversation with host David Pembroke, CEO of contentgroup, he tells us how these challenges contribute to growing as a leader – and as a human.They also discuss managing large-scale change in complex environments, why you should always do your own fact-checking, and how solutions through new technologies need to be co-designed with Australia's communities.Key tips:How you respond to people's views and ideas is crucial. Respond the way you'd like your own leaders to respond to you.Never neglect doing your own fact checking. Once you launch into the process, your credibility can be at risk.Work out how real a timeline is. Sometimes we impose unrealistic timelines on ourselves.ShownotesValedictory: Ray Griggs AO CSC | IPAA ACT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Correspondent Paul Cunningham meets some of Ireland's Defence Forces serving Lebanon.

New Defence Force planes used for maritime patrol and submarine hunting will need to be sent to Australia for any servicing. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Warrior Soldier Brigand: Institutional Abuse within the Australian Defence Force by Ben Wadham, James Connor Amazon.com Flinders.edu.au Questions of institutional abuse have been at the centre of numerous royal commissions, inquiries and reviews of the clergy, the police and defence forces over the past decade. This scrutiny has highlighted how those organisations foster forms of violence and violation. One of their principal characteristics is that the culture of abuse and its perpetration is largely the work of men. In Warrior Soldier Brigand, Ben Wadham and James Connor argue that three pillars shape the patterns of abuse in the Australian Defence Force: martial masculinities, military exceptionalism and fraternity. Historically, the military has been an almost exclusively male domain, but since the Vietnam War it has become an all-volunteer force and more culturally diverse, a change that has proven to be profoundly challenging, and one the ADF has not always readily welcomed nor sufficiently addressed. While the ADF may train and accommodate some of the best military personnel in the world, it has not resolved the use of that violent potential against its own. Exploring the fundamental paradox that underpins abuse in the military, Wadham and Connor report on the shifting landscape of the ADF since 1969.

The New Zealand Defence Force is proposing to cut about 370 civilian roles. This is part of a major restructure and comes after 145 civilian workers took redundancy last year. Mission Homefront co-director retired Lieutenant Colonel Hayden Ricketts spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

The proposal has not only raised concerns about how well our military forces can continue to operate with less civilian tech support, but also what sort of a message it sends to our allies at a time of increased global instability.

Reporter Jackie Fox examines the staff retention and recruitment issues in the Defence Forces.

Send us a textOn today's Zero Limits Podcast I chat with Adam Slott Special Air Service Regiment and co founder of Pillars for Pilgrims a not for profit assisting veterans of the Australian Defence Force.Adam join the Defence Force in 1992 spending 4 years in the Royal Australian Navy. Adam service transferred to the Australian Army as a cavalryman posting to 2 Cavalry after 3 years he transferred to the Infantry posting other 6RAR where he had his sights on the SASR. Adam completed selection for the Special Air Service Regiment (SASR) in 2002 and upon completion of his reinforcement training he was posted to 1 Squadron. Adam deployed on multiple operational deployments including Afghanistan, Iraq, the Middle East, East Timor, Asia, Africa and participated in numerous domestic counter terrorism duties.Pillars for Pilgrims was founded from Adam's deep commitment to supporting his fellow veterans, particularly SAS and international SOF veterans in WA. His personal mission addresses four critical challenges: the lack of local services tailored to the unique needs of contemporary veterans, the frustrating bureaucratic red tape that often delays access to vital support, the need for meaningful reintegration opportunities beyond occasional social gatherings, and the importance of holistic rehabilitation that prioritises mental well-being alongside physical recovery.His goal is to create a space where veterans feel respected, appreciated, and supported, ensuring they know they are not only part of a legacy but also a community that continues to stand by them. www.3zeroscoffee.com.auInstargram @3zeroscoffee Discount Code 3ZLimits Website - www.zerolimitspodcast.comInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/zero.limits.podcast/?hl=enHost - Matty Morris www.instagram.com/matty.m.morrisSponsorsGatorz Australia - www.gatorzaustralia.com15% Discount Code - ZERO15(former/current military & first responders 20% discount to order please email orders@gatorzaustralia.com.auGetSome Jocko Fuel - www.getsome.com.au10 % Discount Code - ZEROLIMITS

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Australia's Prime Minister is reassuring locals bracing for Cyclone Alfred that the Government has their back. The category two storm is expected to hit tomorrow between the Sunshine Coast and northern New South Wales. More than 200 NSW schools are closed, the Defence Force is activated - and Qantas and Virgin are suspending Brisbane flights. Australian correspondent Murray Olds says over 20,000 homes will also need to be evacuated before the cyclone touches down. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a Labor government would consider sending troops to Ukraine if Australia's support is requested. It comes as both sides of politics express their continued support for Ukraine despite its declining relationship with the US. - Премьер-министр Энтони Альбанезе сказал, что лейбористское правительство рассмотрит возможность отправки войск в Украину, если Австралию попросят о поддержке. И лейбористы, и коалиция выражают свою постоянную поддержку Украине, несмотря на ее ухудшающиеся отношения с США.

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says a Labor government would consider sending troops to Ukraine if Australia's support is requested. It comes as both sides of politics express their continued support for Ukraine despite its declining relationship with the US.

The US is making power moves in space at the same time China is projecting naval power int he Tasman Sea. Phil Pennington spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Beijing is condemning what it says are "unfounded claims" regarding China's lawful military exercises in the Tasman Sea. ABC Australia defence correspondent Andrew Greene spoke to Corin Dann.

Canterbury University's Anne-Marie Brady says China's military activity in the Tasman means New Zealand must "muscle up" on its defence spending. Brady spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

China says complaints from New Zealand and Australia over recent Chinese live-fire naval exercises in the Tasman Sea are "hyped up" and "inconsistent with the facts". Defence Minister Judith Collins spoke to Corin Dann.