The two above posts
Up until around 2003 I worked closely with the NZDF guys/gals both in Timor and exchange programs, and I always found them to be a very professional and capable bunch who achieved extraordinary results with limited resources.
That said, the NZDF of old no longer really exists. The 'force' has been stripped out of it; the teeth pulled and the very keen staff who remain are left with inadequate funding and what is basically civilian hardware. Things cannot continue this way. I would propose allowing the RNZAF to conduct commercial ops (at commercial rates) and EMS/SAR in order to help subsidize training activities. Either that or break it up into it's functional groups and distribute among civilian departments where they are accountable for maintaining standards ie. P-3K's to customs etc.