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flag New Zealand’s military is readying ships, planes, and troops for cyclone relief in the South West Pacific.

flag New Zealand’s Defence Force is preparing for the South West Pacific’s cyclone season (November to April), with ships, aircraft, and personnel on standby for disaster relief. flag HMNZS Te Kaha and HMNZS Canterbury, along with land forces and air assets, are ready to support humanitarian efforts. flag Two NZDF members are deployed to the Brisbane-based Pacific Response Group, a regional coalition with Australia, Fiji, France, Papua New Guinea, and Tonga, aimed at improving rapid military response coordination. flag The NZDF emphasizes readiness and interoperability, drawing on past deployments during Cyclone Pam, Cyclone Winston, and the 2022 Tongan eruption.

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