Mission Homefront believes the Defence Capability Plan has paid lip service to the New Zealand Defence Force’s biggest capability - its people.

“I want to start by acknowledging that our communication on this occasion wasn’t up to par as it did not meet our obligations in respect of advising that the drinking water did not comply with the drinking water standards. For the concern and anxiousness this has caused, we are sorry.”

“At no point were we told that our drinking water did not comply with drinking water standards until Thursday, so that we could make informed decisions about whether or not we wanted to consume the water, which in my personal belief, is a massive breach of standards and legislation.”

Minister of Defence, Judith Collins’ response to Mission Homefront’s concerns around enforcing uniformed personnel to cover labour shortages caused by defence civilian strikes.

Mission Homefront has expressed our concerns to the Government over enforcing uniformed personnel to cover labour shortages caused by defence civilian strikes.

An Auckland High School student with dreams of joining the NZ Army has run his first full Marathon to show the ultimate support for Aotearoa’s Sailors, Soldiers, Aviators and their whanau. 

Co-Founder Hayden Ricketts was interviewed about Mission Homefront, our objectives and discussed some of the comprehensive issues facing our Defence Whānau.

Mission Homefront, a campaign launched to raise awareness around conditions of service for New Zealand Defence Force personnel has officially been established as an organisation and is proud to announce its founding Directors. 

Associate Minister of Defence Chris Penk tells RNZ’s Nine to Noon he's seen the poor living conditions first hand.

Listen to Mission Homefront co-founder Erin Speedy’s interview with RNZ’s Morning Report.

There are calls for an independent review to be conducted into New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) housing and accommodation, as part of a new advocacy campaign launched on Monday.

Mission Homefront co-founder was interviewed by Daniel Faitaua on Breakfast when launching the campaign in June.

A new campaign has been launched to support and advocate for serving Defence Force personnel across New Zealand and their whānau called Mission Homefront.

As the NZ Defence Force battles with recruitment and retention problems due to poor pay and conditions, the wife of a personnel member writes to the Government asking a simple question: ‘How are we meant to survive?

Hon Judith Collins KC, Minister of Defence responds to open letter from military spouse, Erin Speedy detailing the struggles of military life.