NZDF Contingent To Support Solomon Islands During Pacific Games
Athletes, including an approximately 45-strong team from New Zealand, will participate in 24 sports during the Games, which will be held from 19 November to 2 December.
Tuesday 14 November 2023 | 09:07
Memorial Service was held at the RSIPF Honiara Central Police Station commemorating Armistace Day, attended by the NZ High Commissioner to Solomon Islands, various dignatories, NZDF, ADF, AFP and the RSIPF with a RFMF Cataflaque Guard. Left to Right: CPL Cole Nordin, CPL Bayley Millar; COL Hamish George, NZ High Commissioner to Solomon Islands Jonathan Schwass, LTCDR Leander Scott-Donelan, Major Darren Russell, Ellena Meehan, First Secretary Administration NZ High Commision.
A group of New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel, with two Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) NH90 helicopters, has arrived in Honiara to support the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force (RSIPF), as the country prepares to host the Pacific Games.
Around 5000 athletes, officials and support staff are set to participate in the Games, with many thousands more visitors expected in Solomon Islands for the event.
Athletes, including an approximately 45-strong team from New Zealand, will participate in 24 sports during the Games, which will be held from 19 November to 2 December.
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As part of preparations for hosting the major sporting event, the Solomon Islands Government requested security support. Members of the NZDF will join personnel from Australia, Fiji and Papua New Guinea in assisting the RSIPF to deliver a safe and secure Games.
Two Royal New Zealand Air Force NH90 helicopters will be used to provide support during the Pacific Games.
Source: New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF)
