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“What will tomorrow bring?”
The following was written by WO GI Jack Donnelly and has been re-promulgated on this blog for all to consider. “I want to share with you all the importance of Reunions. What has prompted me to write...
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The Volunteers
This is a great video of one of New Zealand memorable events surrounding the ramming of a Japanese submarine by HMNZS KIWI. Click HERE to view
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HMNZS AOTEAROA – SHIPS BADGE WINNER
No one was more surprised to be judged the winner of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s (RNZN) badge competition for its newest and largest ship, HMNZS Aotearoa, than Steven Knight, a Chief Petty Officer...
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Another Waitangi
Click HERE to view this years (2018) Naval participation at Waitangi. The guard looked very smart but I am a little confused as to why we continue to refer to the Guard as a Royal Guard when neither...
View ArticleJack Passings – February 2018
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of February 2018. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. FREEBORN Christopher John LTCDR BARNES Arthur Charles LCK MILLS,...
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A Blast from the Past
This is a real blast from the past. Who can tell me what this was called and what it was used for and even the process of how it was used.. Good question for the younger Communicators amongst you....
View ArticleSICKBAY RANGER – SPARKER BLACKBURN – Update
Just to advise that Jimmie Blackburn has been turned into North Shore Hospital with a gall stone which was not behaving. He has had an operation to remove the said culprit and is slowly on the mend...
View ArticleJack Passings – March 2018
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of March 2018. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. Collins, Anthony Gerald (Jumper) CPOYS
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A Tank in the Sun
Here is an image which clearly shows that the buntings can work in all conditions and not to just sneak out of the BWO to catch 10 mins in the sun to get a tan. Who is this brave soul. Thanks Frank L...
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DNB Open Day
Come and see your Navy at work. The public are invited to your Navy Open Day at Devonport Naval Base on Saturday 24 March 10am to 4pm. See our ships and the talented and well trained sailors who crew...
View ArticleCommunicators Reunion 2018
To see who is coming to the Reunion please click HERE . As in the past we will be having a photographer at the meet and greet. The photographer has advised that he can only take cash on the night when...
View Article“What will tomorrow bring?”
The following was written by WO GI Jack Donnelly and has been re-promulgated on this blog for all to consider. “I want to share with you all the importance of Reunions. What has prompted me to write...
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Just be Aware
A member of our Association thought this would be worthwhile sharing this with you all in case it is something you may come across. The member stopped at a Gull Self Service Station to fill up with...
View ArticleREUNION PHOTOS
Calling all images taken at the reunion. Can you please send all images taken at the reunion either by email to rnzncommsweb@gmail.com and I will get them up on the blog as soon as I can. Images...
View ArticleRembering Our Past
Recording our history in oral or written form is not only good for the soul but it also provides others who follow us in life the enjoyment in reading of what life was really like in the past. For...
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RNZN Communicators Assn Polo Shirts
We have recently had a request for a number of RNZN Communicators Shirts so we are about to put an order in. If you would like a shirt please complete the attached form by clicking HERE.
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Where is Dan W?
This advert appeared in the local Coastal News of 5 April 2018 and sure enough Chief Petty Officer Yeoman of Signals Daniel Warrington appeared. For the younger communicators, Dan served in the RNZN...
View ArticleRemembering our Past – Jim Dell
I recently spoke with Jim Dell about writing his memoirs and sure enough he is starting to put pen to paper. Chapter 1 can be read by clicking HERE. I will develop a page shortly and collate all...
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ID & Gold Card
As we all get older the issue of photographic ID can become a problem. For some of our shipmates they stop driving and others may have a passport which can only be used as photographic ID for up to 2...
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