Defence Force personnel still fear speaking out on sexual and other harm

RNZ26 Aug, 2026 09:14 AM7 mins to readOperation Respect audits of the New Zealand Defence Force will continue for 20 years. Photo / NZDFOperation Respect audits of the New Zealand Defence Force will continue for 20 years. Photo / NZDFA new audit says the Defence Force has lost momentum in making changes to protect personnel and junior women are suffering the most.The Auditor-General’s third report into Operation Respect has been released.

It found little overall change since the last audit in 2024, with 860 people – or 17%

Defence Force personnel still fear speaking out on sexual and other harm

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