Ron Mark
Ron Mark is a former New Zealand politician who served as a Minister in various capacities, including as Minister of Defence and Minister of Veterans' Affairs. He is known for his strong views on national security and defense policy. Mark's recent appointment to the Waitangi Tribunal has drawn scrutiny due to his controversial political background and previous opposition to Māori wards, raising concerns about the representation and integrity of the tribunal.
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Former Defence Minister Ron Mark was one who should be given credit for realising the urgency needed and helped form a plan for the NZDF’s future.
Our Defence Force has been grossly neglected for decades – Editorial
New Zealand· 2026-03-07Former Defence Minister Ron Mark is mentioned as being interested in a return to the role after the policy was introduced.
Winston Peters and David Seymour upset over Army’s bicultural plan – and how Judith Collins respondedNew Zealand· 2026-02-20
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark has said as well as the five dead, 'considerably more' Kiwis have been maimed on the battlefield.
Fifth New Zealander killed in Ukraine war, remains yet to be foundNew Zealand· 2025-10-17
Ron Mark commented on a recent aid trip to Ukraine.
'You don't want to go there' - Ron Mark on recent aid trip to UkraineNew Zealand· 2025-08-20
Ron Mark is a former Minister of Defence who has visited Ukraine multiple times to support aid efforts.
‘You don’t want to go there’: Ron Mark’s message to Kiwis wanting to take up arms against Russia in UkraineNew Zealand· 2025-08-19
Former Defence Minister Ron Mark has previously expressed his concerns about the state of our defence force.
Our NZ Defence Force rebuild goes beyond replacing ageing equipment – EditorialNew Zealand· 2025-06-28
A briefing to then Defence Minister Ron Mark in June 2020 showed Health Ministry officials swiftly settled on using New Zealand Defence Force land near Palmerston North.
Manawatū iwi outraged over secret radioactive waste facilityNew Zealand· 2025-06-15
Carterton Mayor Ron Mark said he was pleased to see ownership of the retail development remaining in local hands.
Ngāti Kahungunu acquires Carterton retail properties from Irwin familyNew Zealand· 2025-04-24
Apiata has spoken to previous Ministers for Veterans Affairs, including Ron Mark, about the issue.
Willie Apiata hands VC to minister in hope of veterans’ law changeNew Zealand· 2025-04-01
Apiata spoke to previous Ministers for Veterans Affairs, including Ron Mark, about the issue.
Willie Apiata hands VC to minister in hope of veterans’ law changeNew Zealand· 2025-04-01Carterton Mayor Ron Mark condemned the shooting as unacceptable.
Family of fatal shooting victim dragged from court as murder accused appearsNew Zealand· 2025-03-23
Carterton Mayor Ron Mark assured residents that the shooting posed no threat to their safety.
Mother mourns Doreion Hard, 23, shot dead in South WairarapaNew Zealand· 2025-03-23
Carterton Mayor Ron Mark said he was in regular contact with police.
Wairarapa homicide investigation: Two men charged with murder after man shot dead in CartertonNew Zealand· 2025-03-23
Carterton Mayor Ron Mark says perpetrators ‘known to police’.
Wairarapa homicide: Carterton Mayor Ron Mark says perpetrators ‘known to police’New Zealand· 2025-03-23Ron Mark is a former NZ First Minister who was appointed to the Waitangi Tribunal.
‘Pretty disruptive’: Inside the delays and power plays behind the controversial Waitangi Tribunal appointmentsNew Zealand· 2025-03-05
