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The NZDF has paused the implementation of its bicultural cultural skills framework due to concerns raised by Deputy Prime Minister David Seymour and Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters. The framework, part of a broader policy launched on January 28, sets expectations for leaders regarding tikanga and te reo Māori.

The Chief of Army confirmed the need for further consultation. The policy aims to strengthen the Army's cultural heritage and operational capability, linking identity to cohesion and preparing soldiers for modern conflicts. The pause allows for discussions on the framework's implications.