New Zealand might be at the bottom of the planet but Kiwis are rarely indifferent to the world's problems. The size of the migrant crisis unfolding in Europe cannot be ignored.
At the Women’s Lifestyle Expo on Queens Wharf with Hon Hekia Parata and Paul Foster-Bell. Chris Bishop was with us yesterday and will be here again today.
Yesterday I was on board a Hercules in a low drop exercise. The sharp end of the exercise began with a rapid descent of about 15,000 feet in 3 or so minutes.
Privileged today to be able to join a New Zealand NZ Defence Force programme covering the Royal New Zealand Navy, Royal New Zealand Air Force and New Zealand Army.
Last week I spent three days at the Waihi gold mine. It was an eye-opening experience; one which covered everything from prospecting and exploration, through mining, milling and environmental management.
I spent Monday and Tuesday on base at Ohakea with parliamentary colleague Kris Faafoi learning about the various elements that combine together to deliver our Air Force capability.
