New Zealand forces fought in Afghanistan following the United States-led invasion of that country after the 11 September attacks . SAS personnel were dispatched in late 2001 , and in March 2002 they took part in Operation Anaconda against about 500 to 1000 al-Qaeda and Taliban forces in the Shahi-Kot Valley and Arma Mountains southeast of Zorma , Afghanistan . New Zealand has also supplied two transport aircraft and the 122-strong tri-service New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team ( NZPRT ) , which had been located in Bamyan Province since April 2003 . A further deployment in 2004 resulted in members of a further SAS contingent receiving gallantry decorations that were gazetted in 2007 , including a Victoria Cross for Corporal Willie Apiata
11 September attacks
September 11 attacks
Military history of New Zealand