The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) has informed the new Minister of Defence, Judith Collins, about the high attrition rate and staff shortages it is facing. The NZDF is 1300 uniformed personnel and 130 civilians short of what is needed, with a loss of 30% of its full-time personnel in the past 20 months. Replacement personnel are difficult to recruit due to the specialized training and skills required. The Army, Navy, and Air Force all face capacity shortfalls, impacting their ability to respond to domestic and international emergencies. The NZDF expects to deploy more often in the future, necessitating greater flexibility and new technologies.
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