27 Mar 2020

Coronavirus: Defence Force prepared to step in

From Morning Report, 7:24 am on 27 March 2020

The New Zealand Defence Force says it's well-prepared and ready to assist in the response to Covid-19.

It already has people with specialist skills working with government agencies. Further assistance could include providing transport, and logistics expertise to other government agencies.

Commander of Joint Forces, Rear Admiral Jim Gilmore, speaks to Susie Ferguson