Crafting New Zealand Defence Policy: Some Reflections on the Challenges and Misconceptions
Andrew Wierzbicki
Wednesday, 28 August 2024 5:30pm - 7:00pm
Wellington
Rutherford House Seminar Room 105 (RH105), Te Herenga Waka - Victoria University of Wellington, Pipitea Campus, 33 Bunny Street, Pipitea, Wellington
Andrew Wierzbicki will discuss different issues New Zealand faces when tackling defence policy. Given the different defence challenges ranging from New Zealand’s public, political, and commercial constituencies, defence being a lesser priority as against other government expenditure, how to get the best result in defence spending, marrying different defence expectations and reality? Various misconceptions regarding defence in New Zealand will also be discussed.
About Andrew Wierzbicki
Andrew Wierzbicki had a 40 year career in the public service working on policy advice covering trade and economic issues including while on a posting to Washington DC, and defence and security issues as a senior manager in the Ministry of Defence. He is experienced in governance, financial oversight and strategic planning. He is a current member of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs and an Honorary Vice President. He is a previous Chair of the New Zealand International Review Committee. As a longstanding member of the NZIIA Wellington Branch, Andrew served for a number of years on its Committee including as Treasurer. Andrew is a graduate in Law and Politics of Victoria University of Wellington.
Terms and Conditions
This event is free, and non members are welcome.
We encourage a koha/donation to the branch if you are a NZIIA non-member attending. This will assist our continued efforts in the NZIIA Wellington branch organising more events on topical issues in International Affairs in Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
Please note all attendees are required to provide an email address and mobile phone number. Only one ticket per person. Tickets will be checked at the venue door by staff.
If, after registering, you are unable to attend the event please have the courtesy to cancel your ticket to ensure other people are able to attend. A waitlist will operate.
Unauthorised recording (audio or video by any form of recording device) of any NZIIA event is not allowed, and by registering for this event you agree to this. Failure to comply may result in you being asked to leave.
Andrew Wierzbicki will discuss different issues New Zealand faces when tackling defence policy. Given the different defence challenges ranging from New Zealand’s public, political, and commercial constituencies, defence being a lesser priority as against other government expenditure, how to get the best result in defence spending, marrying different defence expectations and reality? Various misconceptions regarding defence in New Zealand will also be discussed.
About Andrew Wierzbicki
Andrew Wierzbicki had a 40 year career in the public service working on policy advice covering trade and economic issues including while on a posting to Washington DC, and defence and security issues as a senior manager in the Ministry of Defence. He is experienced in governance, financial oversight and strategic planning. He is a current member of the New Zealand Institute of International Affairs and an Honorary Vice President. He is a previous Chair of the New Zealand International Review Committee. As a longstanding member of the NZIIA Wellington Branch, Andrew served for a number of years on its Committee including as Treasurer. Andrew is a graduate in Law and Politics of Victoria University of Wellington.
Terms and Conditions
This event is free, and non members are welcome.
We encourage a koha/donation to the branch if you are a NZIIA non-member attending. This will assist our continued efforts in the NZIIA Wellington branch organising more events on topical issues in International Affairs in Wellington/Te Whanganui-a-Tara.
Please note all attendees are required to provide an email address and mobile phone number. Only one ticket per person. Tickets will be checked at the venue door by staff.
If, after registering, you are unable to attend the event please have the courtesy to cancel your ticket to ensure other people are able to attend. A waitlist will operate.
Unauthorised recording (audio or video by any form of recording device) of any NZIIA event is not allowed, and by registering for this event you agree to this. Failure to comply may result in you being asked to leave.
Membership
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