Part 1.2 - High-Level Objectives of the Vote
Under the Defence Act 1990, New Zealand's Armed Forces are raised and maintained for:
- the defence of New Zealand and the protection of its interests, whether in New Zealand or elsewhere
- the contribution of forces under collective security treaties, agreements or arrangements, and
- the contribution of forces to the UN or other organisations or States for operations in accordance with the principles of the charter of the UN.
The Defence Act 1990 also allows the Armed Forces to be made available for the performance of public services and assistance to the civil power in time of emergency, either in New Zealand or elsewhere.
The primary mission of the NZDF remains:
"To secure New Zealand against external threat, to protect our sovereign interests, including in the Exclusive Economic Zone, and to be able to take action to meet likely contingencies in our strategic area of interest."
The following table shows how the day-to-day delivery of NZDF Output Expenses, for which appropriations are sought, are linked and contribute to the Government's priorities and outcomes for Defence.
Contribution of Appropriations to Government Priorities and Outcomes
| Appropriations | Government Priorities | Government Outcomes |
|---|---|---|
| Departmental Appropriations: Corporate Policy Advice and Related Outputs (Ministerial Services, Policy Advice, and Strategic Military Intelligence) [formerly Military Policy Development, Coordination and Advice] For Navy: Naval Combat Forces (the two ANZAC class frigates) Naval Support Forces (Amphibious Sealift Ship and Fleet Replenishment Ship) Littoral Warfare Support Forces (Support Vessels, Operational Diving Team, Mine Countermeasures and Military Hydrography) [this output expense was formerly named Mine Countermeasures (MCM) and MCM Diving Forces] Naval Patrol Forces (the two Offshore and four Inshore Patrol Vessels) For Army: Land Combat Forces [command and control, intelligence and manoeuvre force elements (infantry and reconnaissance)] Land Combat Support Forces (artillery, engineers, communications and military police) Land Combat Service Support Forces (transport, medical, supply, maintenance support and movements) Special Operations Forces (special land operations, counter-terrorist operations, and forces to deal with chemical, biological, radiological and improvised explosive devices) For Air Force: Naval Helicopter Forces (five Seasprite SH-2G maritime helicopters) Airborne Surveillance and Response Forces (six Orion surveillance aircraft) Fixed Wing Transport Forces (two Boeing 757 and five C-130 Hercules aircraft) Rotary Wing Transport Forces (12 UH-1H Iroquois helicopters, and five A-109 light utility helicopters and eight NH-90 medium utility helicopters [when introduced into service]) | Government's Key Priorities
Key Priorities for Defence
| National Security Interests
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| Operations Operationally Deployed Forces (operational commitments as approved by the Government) | ||
| Miscellaneous Support Activities: New Zealand Defence Force Support to: | ||
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| New Zealand's security and economic interests safeguarded through its security and economic relationships. |
| Investment in young people and the promotion of an appreciation among members of the cadet forces of the functions and operation of the Armed Forces. | Good citizenship among members of the cadet forces. |
| Increase investment in young people during the economic downturn by implementing the Government's programme on "Fresh Start for Young People." | The lives of young people at risk of poor outcomes are improved. |
| Increasing audiences and the appreciation of New Zealand culture and cultural resources (including our rich military heritage). | New Zealanders valuing access and opportunities to participate in cultural/heritage experiences. |
