Review of the Options for an Air Combat Capability
(February 2001)

Annex A - The Government's Defence Policy Objectives

To defend New Zealand and to protect its people, land, territorial waters, EEZ, natural resources and critical infrastructure.
To meet our alliance commitments to Australia by maintaining a close defence partnership in pursuit of common security interests.
To assist in the maintenance of security in the South Pacific and to provide assistance to our Pacific neighbours.
To play an appropriate role in the maintenance of security in the Asia-Pacific region, including meeting our obligations as a member of the FPDA.
To contribute to global security and peacekeeping through participation in the full range of UN and other appropriate multilateral peace support and humanitarian relief operations.