The Defence Minister met his Australian counterpart today for discussions including the international fight against Islamic State (IS).
New Zealand Defence Force personnel depart for a Mission Readiness Exercise in Australia. Photo: Supplied
Gerry Brownlee met Australia's first female defence minister Marise Payne this afternoon in Christchurch.
Mr Brownlee said the bilateral meeting was a timely opportunity to discuss mutual defence and security issues, including the two countries' joint training mission in Iraq.
Discussions also included both countries' defence white papers.