New Zealand's efforts to root out extremists in the Defence Force

RNZ reports here on New Zealand's efforts to root out extremists in the Defence Force. Excerpt:

One man faces court-martial on charges that include being a member of right-wing groups Dominion Movement and Action Zealandia.

"With respect to New Zealand Defence Force personnel with extremist views, since 2020 there have been 16 in-depth inquiries into current and prospective personnel whose conduct or alleged association with a particular group did not align with the values and behavioural expectations of the NZDF," said a spokesperson.

"A definition for extremism does not exist in NZDF policy, the Defence Act 1990, or any New Zealand legislation. This response refers to policy, Defence Force Orders, and processes which ensure that current and prospective members of the NZDF conduct themselves in alignment with expected values and behaviours. NZDF members are required as part of their security clearance requirements to report concerning behaviour. Members of the NZDF are also required to achieve and maintain a security clearance."

NZDF would not say how many of the 16 were still serving personnel.