Margaret House
This is an image of the Wrennery at 110 Calliope Road, Devonport. The house was situated on the corner of Calliope Road and William Bond Street opposite St Augustine’s Church. Not sure of when this...
View ArticleTwo Shiners at IRIRANGI
Here is an image of General Dutyman G.D. (Lofty) Wright (right) and his son Able Signalman K.R. (Goober) Wright (left). Lofty and Goober both served at HMNZS IRIRANGI at the sametime. Lofty...
View ArticleBEWARE – FACEBOOK SCAM
On Monday afternoon, between 1500 and 1630 one of our members (Member A) received a request from another member (Member B) to become a Friend on Facebook…So Member A replied YES and he and Member B...
View ArticleJack Passings – June 2016
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of June 2016. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. BELLAMY George Herbert Signalman THOMAS Rupert Trevor Seaman SHANNON John...
View ArticleMemories of a Good Run
Here is an image which a number of you will remember from your days in Singapore or maybe you can’t remember.
View ArticleAnother Gong!!
Here is an image of Chief Petty Officer Telecommunications Supervisor Linda Cotton receiving her LS&GC from another communicator Rear Admiral Somerford Teagle. The image was taken in the Naval...
View ArticleA Group in Oz
Here is an image of three very very very old communicators in Australia. They must be hiding their zimmer frames behind the seating. Who is that lurking in the back?
View ArticleVeterans Newsletter # 4
Here is the latest newsletter from the Operation Neptune Team. Click HERE to read the newsletter.
View ArticleImages from the Past
Here are some more images from the past. These images were taken at Elizabeth House. Lets put some names to the wrens and possibly name the occasion. L-R L-R L-R ?, ?, ?. ?, Ella Guy. ? This image...
View ArticleLeadership at the Top to Remain
Leadership continuity for Defence Force Minister of Defence Gerry Brownlee today announced the reappointment of the Chief and Vice Chief of the New Zealand Defence Force. “The recently released White...
View Article50 YEARS ON!!
Fifty years on from when HMNZS BLACPOOL was commissioned into the RNZN. HMNZS BLACKPOOL was on loan to the RNZN while HMNZS CANTERBURY was being built. Here is an image of the Commissioning Crew of...
View ArticleWHEN DID THESE GUYS GET OUT?
Here is an image of three communicators who spent most of their time on the Golf Course. I am not sure which one is the biggest burglar, but if I was to put money on it, I would have to go with the...
View ArticleNavy frigates blowout: $100 million over budget
An upgrade of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s frigates which will give them 10 more years of life is running $100 million over budget and a year behind schedule. But the Government remains committed to...
View ArticleOne Small Boat and a Sparker
Here is an image of HMNZS TAUPO taken in 1986. Who is the sparker and bunting onboard?
View ArticleThe Commissioning Crew
This is a great image and not a hope of naming people. A great reminder for those who served in HMNZS SOUTHLAND. Taken in Pago Pago 1984. Can’t see Chris Farrow so most probably had his head down...
View ArticleAnother Achievement
Recently John Titmus ex CPOYS was presented with another certificate for long service with Civil Defence and Emergency Management. Well done John and congratuations to CDEM in finding time to present...
View ArticleNAVY MUSEUM NEWSLETTER
Te Waka has been given a facelift and is a great way to stay in touch with the happenings at the Navy Museum. Click HERE to be directed to the website.
View ArticleJack Passings – June 2016
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of June 2016. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. WILSON, Trevor Gordon. (Tug) PORE BELLAMY George Herbert Signalman THOMAS...
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