Defence Minister
High-level meeting held to end Parliament protest
17 Feb 2022
A high powered security meeting has been convened to find a way through to resolve the protest at Parliament.
Police have rowed back the rhetoric on towing the cars and instead say they're taking the… Video, Audio
Defence Minister asks for national fire risk assessment as bush fires across the Tasman
8 Jan 2020
The Defence Minister has asked for a national fire risk assessment as bush fires rage in Australia. Ron Mark says there's nothing to prevent large-scale blazes from also happening in New Zealand. It… Audio
Navy budget blowout: 'Our sailors aren't safe' - Ron Mark
14 Dec 2017
The cost of upgrading two of the navy's frigates has blown out again - this time by $148 million. The project - originally estimated to cost $374-million - will now cost $639 million. Ron Mark is the… Audio