This year has seen a new cohort of Defence Chiefs take up their roles: Air Marshal Tony Davies, Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Mathew Williams, Vice Chief of Defence Force, Rear Admiral Garin Golding, Chief of Navy, Major-General Rose King, Chief of Army, Air Vice-Marshall Darryn Webb, Chief of Air Force, and Major General Rob Krushka, Commander Joint Forces New Zealand. Last night’s dinner at Government House was the first time they and their partners had gathered together since they took up their appointments. It was an opportunity for Dame Cindy to offer her congratulations, to thank them for services Defence provides for Aotearoa New Zealand, and to wish them well.
To view images, go to this link Defence Chiefs Dinner, 2024.
To read Dame Cindy's speech, go to this link Dinner for Defence Chiefs 2024.