Clik here to view.
Jack Passings – December 2014
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of December 2014. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. SHAW William Shane East Robert (Bob) JOHNS John Lester Henry
View ArticleClik here to view.
Unofficial Communicators Lunch
The venue for the next Communicators unofficial luncheon is the Birkenhead RSA and the date is the 19th February 2015 at 1200. Please note that this is not an official lunch or reunion activity run by...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Clik here to view.
All Ranks Get Together
There is a second unofficial all ranks get together being arranged for those ex serving Matelot’s who wish to catch up with shipmates on 13th January commencing at 1200. All ranks welcome pay your own...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Long Service Medals
I am not sure if you are aware but there has been a review undertaken with regard the Long Service and Good Conduct Medals across the three services, Police, Fire, Prison and Customs. This review has...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Class of 1975
Here is an image of Basic Common Trainees of 1975. Have a go at naming them. The rating standing on the right of the back row should be easy. Standing L-R Sitting L-R ?, ?, ? PO Murdoch ?, ?, ?
View ArticleClik here to view.
Reunion 2015
Time is marching on and the ‘Early Bird Registrations’ for the Reunion 2015 will finish on 31 December 2014. Only 6 months to the Reunion so come on send in your registrations. It would be great to...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Ahoy Buntings
The images below have been doing the rounds on facebook and it was suggested that we should bring it back to the home of communications. Does anyone have any issue with these images? HMNZS TE KAHA at...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Communicator of the Year 2014
The RNZN Communicators Forum was held on 7 Dec 14 and a presentation was made to the Communicator of the Year by the Association. LCWS (Leading Communications Warfare Specialist) Shayna Kitchen was...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Stepping Out
See who can still swagger down Central Auckland. Image taken at the Battle of the River Plate Celebrations 13 Dec 14.
View ArticleClik here to view.
A look back at 2014
Click HERE to see what the New Zealand Defence Force has been up to in 2014. Click HERE for another great video which will bring back some memories for you all.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Country Cousins’ Make & Mend
Calling ALL matelots , male & female, past & present, White Ensign, Blue Ensign, Red Ensign – Grey funnel, Blue funnel, Black funnel White funnel and all colours in between. If you ever served...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Past Images from Taranaki
These images are provided by Frank Lewis and Ken Bancroft. A different Navy to the current. OSH would have had a fit and NZBR 3 Dress Regulations would never be found on this ship or any other ship...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Christmas Message
The Committee would like to wish all Association members and their families a happy Christmas season. This year appears to have flown by for many people suggesting it has been a busy one, hopefully...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Comms Crew HMNZS Taranaki 1970
Here is an image of the Communications Branch of HMNZS Taranaki in 1970. Let’s have a go at naming them by leaving a comment to this post. Rear L-R Wayne McClelland, Max Watt, Bob Ohlson, Philip...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Film Archives – The Rock
Click HERE for a video from New Zealand National Film Unit which you may find interesting if you served on ‘The Rock’ . You will need to sit through the Army and barbed wire techniques first. Click...
View ArticleClik here to view.
EARLY BIRD REUNION 2015 REGISTRATIONS
Just a reminder that that the ‘Early Bird’ Registrations for the reunion will end at midnight, 31st December 2014. So come on get your registrations in. Click HERE for the Reunion Registration form.
View ArticleClik here to view.
Jack Passings – December 2014
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of December 2014. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. CAMPBELL Robert Arthur FLINT Richard Percival Mr Shui (No1) AITKEN...
View ArticleClik here to view.
Automation at its Best
Click HERE and discover automation with elegance and over 240 years old.
View ArticleClik here to view.
A Question of Time
Name the Communications Branch crew which served in HMNZS TARANAKI in 1975-76? Buntings: Sparkers: John Paull EW’s:
View Article