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ACT The Liberal Party Heather Roy

The re-commissioning of the Aermacchi jets in both training and limited operational roles and disposal of the Skyhawks as parts and collectors’ items

Green Party of Aotearoa New Zealand Keith Locke

Review the structure and governance of the NZDF, looking at which functions can be carried out by civilian agencies or put under joint military/civilian control
Ensure that New Zealand has sufficient maritime surveillance capabilities, including airplanes, to properly monitor the waters around New Zealand, and to assist South Pacific island states

New Zealand Labour Party Hon Phil Goff

Labour will continue the process of ensuring all three Services have modern and appropriate equipment

Maori Party Dr Pita Sharples Not
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National Party of New Zealand Dr Wayne Mapp

Defence force should concentrate on maximising its effectiveness in a relatively narrow range of military and intelligence areas
National will publish a White Paper in its first year in government to take a fresh look at our defence capabilities and requirements

New Zealand First Ron Mark

Put in place programmes to address the exodus of Defence Force personnel at all levels and to attend to staffing issues in general
Review entry standard requirements to ensure that no suitable candidates are excluded from joining the Defence Forces
Contribute to global security through the provision of Defence Force elements as and when appropriate, and ensure New Zealand's forces are never pawns being manipulated for political gain
Expand the size of the New Zealand Special Air Service and have them work more closely with British, Australian and US Defence Forces
Review the disposal process of the Skyhawks, Air Mackies and the M113s, with a view to the practicalities of tagging them onto refurbishment programmes being undertaken by the Australians

Progressive Coalition Hon Jim Anderton Maintain the focus on creating a highly efficient land force, supported by relevant air and naval capacity, capable of responding quickly to any lawful requests to assist with military forces
United Future New Zealand Hon Peter Dunne

Reach a multi-party accord on funding for the NZ Defence Force so that it is equipped to meet peacekeeping, peace building, humanitarian and disaster relief operations
We like the concept of having, 'the best small integrated defence force in the world'

You can find the policy positions of more parties by checking these websites.
Alliance New Zealand
Democrats for Social Credit
Direct Democracy Party
Libertarianz
The Republic Party of New Zealand

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