Jul 8, 2024 · Maritime security and secure trade routes are vital for New Zealand. Our Exclusive Economic Zone is one of the largest in the world, and at 30m square kilometres, our search and rescue area of responsibility is 7% of the earth’s surface.

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN; Māori: Te Taua Moana o Aotearoa, lit. 'Sea Warriors of New Zealand') is the maritime arm of the New Zealand Defence Force. The fleet currently consists of eight ships.

This is a list of current commissioned Royal New Zealand Navy ships. As of 2025, the Navy operates eight commissioned ships. The affiliations are ceremonial only, with the navy operationally stationed at the Devonport Naval Base, Auckland.

3 days ago · At the launch of the DCP, Prime Minister Chris Luxon said, “Global tensions are increasing rapidly, and New Zealand has stepped up on the world stage, but our current defence spending is simply too low.” The plan thus promises NZ$12 billion (US$6.65 billion) in defence spending over the coming four years, of which NZ$9 billion is new expenditure.

The Royal New Zealand Navy is a close crew whose bonds run as deep as our oceans. Together, we defend and protect Aotearoa’s waters, as well as carrying out aid, rescue and support missions across the globe.

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Navy; Our equipment; Ships & watercraft. Our fleet comprises nine modern and versatile ships that undertake a full range of maritime tasks from combat and peacekeeping operations to border patrol and support for government agencies. We also utilise other watercraft to …

The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) has 2,219 regular force and 611 [2] reserve force sailors. The RNZN possess two Anzac class frigates, developed in conjunction with Australia, based on the German MEKO 200 design. Nine other vessels are in use, consisting of patrol vessels and logistics vessels.

Apr 5, 2025 · Royal New Zealand Navy. Te Taua Moana O Aotearoa. Their role is to: defend NZ on the sea (for example, supporting fishery patrols) help with search and rescue operations; contribute to peacekeeping missions. Contact details. Phone: +64 4 496 0999 Street address: Defence House 2-12 Aitken Street Wellington New Zealand

Apr 4, 2025 · WELLINGTON, New Zealand -- A lack of training, qualifications and experience among the crew on board a New Zealand navy ship that ran aground, caught fire and sank off the coast of Samoa have been ...