Mission Homefront NZ launched yesterday. They are a brand new initiative dedicated to supporting & advocating for the welfare, pay & conditions of all serving NZDF personnel & whānau. Their mission is simple: stronger foundations make stronger forces. Founder Erin Speedy, and NZ Army wife, has hit the ground running with a couple of excellent interviews, and Mission Homefront NZ has already had an impact with associate Minister of Defence Chris Penk MP fronting the media this morning on RNZ to explain how govt intends to address the issues of serving service persons welfare. Looking forward to what Judith Collins has to say, and do, on the subject as well. As usual, words are fine. But action is final, eh? We here at No Duff think this is an awesome campaign that has, and will continue, to have effect on target, and so we support it whole heartedly. So, please head over to the Mission Homefront NZ socials and like / follow to support/tell your story/spread the word. No Duff Charitable Trust Nos Adepto Fieri Stercore
Today I officially launch Mission Homefront 🏡 This campaign aims to give a voice to our Defence Force members and raise awareness about their dire conditions. It’s a national disgrace that we must address. We need an independent inquiry into housing and conditions, alongside cross-party political support to tie Defence investment to GDP, ending the boom and bust cycles that has left personnel and whānau literally out in the cold for too many years. Our Defence Force responds to natural disasters and crises, from Cyclones to earthquakes and floods, volcanic eruptions, major fires, evacuating citizens from foreign countries and the list goes on for our own backyard, let alone across the Pacific and globally. Personnel and their families sacrifice the most for this country, the least they deserve is to be treated with dignity and respect. Our mission is simple: stronger foundations make stronger forces 💪 The foundations of any organisation are its people. Ensuring they have the support, resources, and fair treatment they deserve isn't just about better conditions—it's about building a more resilient and effective Defence Force for Aotearoa. Follow us to hear the stories from our personnel and witness their daily reality. And if you are a builder or know of any near bases who would be keen to help out and conduct independent healthy homes inspections for some whānau who cannot afford them themselves, please get in touch 👷♂️ Finally, a massive thank you to everyone who has been in my corner through this journey so far - for the guidance and advice, for the words of support when the self doubt and fear sneak in; from those of all ranks within the organisation, those who have left because of the conditions and those committed to change (you all know who you are!!). #MissionHomeFront #StrongerFoundations #StrongerForces #DefendingOurHomefront #BetterConditions #WelfareMatters #BackOurForces Find MissionHomefront_NZ on Instagram, and Facebook https://lnkd.in/gExuiDvD
