Photo / Sylvie Whinray“The Army’s cultural skills framework has been paused to enable broader consultation,” the spokesman said. “The framework was contained within the Army bicultural policy. The Army agrees the framework needs further consideration.”The broader bicultural policy launched by King was dated January 28 and appears to be untouched by the “pause”. A new policy sets out a vision of the NZ Army as an expeditionary combat force strengthened by bicultural heritage. Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour (left) and Foreign Minister Winston Peters, seen together at Waitangi this year, have been surprised by a new NZDF policy.

Source: New Zealand Herald February 21, 2026 00:31 UTC