OPERATIONAL SERVICE
Declaration of Operational Service for the Purposes of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 In accordance with section 9 of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 (“Act”), I hereby give the following notice. Notice...
View ArticleJack Passings – April 2018
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of March 2018. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. ROWE, John Henry (Mick) WOREM
View ArticlePROUD TO SERVE
This is a great clip and although all about the Australian Navy is worth a watch. I am sure some of you will relate the the messdeck scenes. Click HERE to view the 2018 video. An earlier video can...
View ArticleThe NZ ON SCREEN
These ‘NZ On Screen‘ productions are well worth watching if you have a couple of hours to wile away. Enjoy The NZ Gallipoli Story Memories of Leading Wren Doris Coppell NZ Wren 325 Commander Daniel...
View ArticleTAMAKI – Questions
Some of you will remember the formation of the Royal New Zealand Naval College TAMAKI. It is understood that trainees were posted to the College for their Basic Branch training after completing their...
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Annual General Meeting
The next Anngual General Meeting for the RNZN Communicators Assn will be held at the Birkenhead RSA on 29 September 2018 commencing at 1100. Items for the Agenda or remits are to be forwarded to the...
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REUNION 2021
The next RNZN Communicators Reunion is likely to be held in New Plymouth over the period 26 – 28 March 2021. Work has commenced on the feasibility of holding this reunion in New Plymouth and details...
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Leaving a Bequest
Your Association has recently received a bequest from Graham Cadwallader’s estate. Graham was a great supporter of the Association and he will be remembered for years to come. Others may also wish to...
View ArticleGallery – Update
Just to advise that the Gallery section of the blog has undergone considerable change and a number of images have been brought together. Still waiting for some more 2018 Reunion images to come so keep...
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HDML Website
A new blog covering HDML’s has been put on line. Have a look by clicking HERE. Image courtesy of the NZ Navy Museum. If anyone known who the owners are for TAMURE or KOURA then it would be...
View ArticleRNZN Communicators Associate Member
Regret to advise that Noel Lyon Caine (Prof) (of Island Bay, Wellington) unexpectedly in his 92nd year. Passed away on Friday 27 April 2018 at Wellington Regional Hospital. Dearly loved husband of...
View ArticleJack Passings – May 2018
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of May 2018. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. MITCHELL, Maurice David REM SMITH, Emil Wallace Stoker
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Is this the Answer??
Click HERE and HERE or HERE to view the latest addition to the US Navy. This could be the answer to the RNZN’s manpower, personnel and operational budget.. Thanks Nick C for the link.
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Malayan Vets Association
The Lower Hutt branch of the Malayan Veterans Association (MVA) is organising the 7th official Government anniversary of the Malayan Veterans Day 16th September 2018. We are also recognising the 70th...
View ArticlePOLO SHIRT FOR PURCHASE
I have one brand new Polo Shirt with the RNZN Communicators logo on the front. Colour is Black and size is XXXL. Price is $41.00 plus $5.50 postage within NZ or $9.00 to Australia. If anyone would like...
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Update on the review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act
Professor Paterson presented his report on the Review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act to the Chief of Defence Force at the end of March. Professor Paterson was originally to report to...
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The Veterans Independence Program
Here is a notice with regard the Veterans Independence Program. This programme is for Veterans with qualifying operational service, or service before 1 April 1974. Is this a fraudulent slip or are...
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Qualifying Operational Service
Click HERE to read the latest list of those deployments and qualifying dates for the Veterans Support Act 2014 as at 9 April 2018.
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Briefing to Ron Marks – Minister for Veterans
Click Here to read the complete briefing package provided to Ron Marks MP on him assuming the role as Minister for Veterans in Oct 2017. On page 8 of the briefing package the following is very...
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Veterans Travel Concessions
If you’re a New Zealand veteran with severe disability, you may be able to get help with travel costs through a Travel Concession. Travel must be personal travel within New Zealand (North, South,...
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