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A Few Bronzed Matelots Here
This image is thought to be Canterbury 1987. I can see a few Communicators here. Tank McLean, Buck Taylor, Dean Bloor, Jim Leomotu, Noel Ngaha, Gary Ellis, Goober Wright, Rei Turner to name a few....
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NAVY LANDROVERS
A question has arisen around whether the Navy ever had Land Rovers which were painted Navy Blue. My thoughts are that possibly IRIRANGI had some but also Whangaparaoa. Can anyone confirm?
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There is Time Yet!
A new campaign will see former sailors as old as 60 asked to consider rejoining the Senior Service on a “bespoke five-year contract”. Click on image to enlarge. Retired sailors up to the age of 55...
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How many have we Ordered?
“This is certainly the fastest ship in the world,” said Incat Managing Director Kim Clifford. “Of course there’s a few speed boats that could surpass 58 knots, but nothing that could carry 1,000...
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Hot Diggity Dog
These two likely lads with the Hickleton Hound. The sailor on the left is AB Maurice McCallum and the other was a sparker. The sparker pictured rescued the pup when it went overboard. Can you name...
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The Cap is too Small
Here is an image taken at the TAMAKI Kit-up Store. Can you name these two Communicators? Click on image to enlarge. The source of the image is from a short-lived joint service newspaper called...
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A HEGG Presentation
Here is an image of a young Communicator being presented with the Davis Goff Cup which was the best all-round non seaman award. Can you identify the HEGG and also the young Communicator? Thanks Fred...
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Christchurch
All, lets keep in mind our shipmates, friends and family in the Christchurch area as once again they are under siege, but this time it is fire which is causing grief and hardship. Click on the image...
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Searching for John Ross White
Hi, My name is Beth Tahere and I am an expat kiwi living in Brisbane Queensland, Australia. I am trying to contact John Ross White who was a Sonar Operator. In 1979 he was serving in HMNZS MONOWAI...
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Looking For?
If you are looking for someone or something leave a message on our ‘Lost and Found’ Link and we will post it for you. If you can provide any answers or information, leave it as a comment, and I will...
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Admiralty Order in Council
Admiralty Order in Council No. 2.- Signalling and W/T 30 Jan 1893 Allowance for Charge of Signalling School at Chatham Whereas Your Majesty was graciously pleased by Your Order in Council of 21st...
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Mobile Communication Centre
Here is an image of two operators who clearly are still looking up the meaning of ZMB2. A sparker in whites. This has surely got to be some occasion. Who are these chaps and what year was this mobile...
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What a Dagg
Here is an image which has always had us worried. Who is the shepherd with the crook? What was the Sheep’s name and who is the killick taking an interest in this animal and lastly what ship? Answer –...
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Service at Bougainville Peace Talks Qualifies for Medal
23 February 2017 New Zealanders who served at the Bougainville peace talks in 1990 are now eligible for the New Zealand Operational Service Medal. Recent research by the New Zealand Defence Force has...
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Jack Passings – February 2017
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of February 2017. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE COOK, John Watt (Ian) Cdr RNZNVR ALLEN, John William BARBER, Ronald...
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From Navy to Mitre
Well another Sparker has made good. Need some household goods and passing through Opotiki or Whakatane. Drop in on ex LRO Wayne Fowler and you never know you may get a discount. Well done Wayne and...
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Sparkers and Buntings
Here is an image of some communicators. Can you name them and what year? L – R L – R Trevor Stevens and Peter Clash
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Current Branch Badges of the RNZN
Here is an image of the current branch badges of the RNZN. Lets see how good we are and see which ones we can name. Top Row 1 L-R – ?, Medic, ?, ?, ? Row 2 L-R – ?, ?, Diver, ?, Officers Steward Row 3...
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What Does CANTERBURY look like Now?
What does HMNZS CANTERBURY (F421) look like now after being on the bottom for a number of years. Here is a utube video of a recent diving expedition on the 19 Feb 17. Click HERE to view. Depending on...
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Dave R’s Brood
Here is an image of a Communications class from the 70’s. There are a few drops of skin here. Cane we put names to those young faces. Rear L – R Gary Ellis, ?, ?, Greg Hanson, ?, ?, ?, ?, ?. Middle...
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