Jack Passings – July 2018
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of July 2018. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. BREITMEYER John Maxwell (Jack) MN
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RNZN Band in Taupo
The Royal New Zealand Band will provide a concert at the Great Lake Centre in Taupo on 16th August 2018 at 7pm. Join the band for a very special night of music from the full concert through to the...
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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...
View ArticlePassing of Ian Buckingham
It is with great sadness that another of our branch has crossed the bar. The following has been received from Judith Collie nee Buckingham Hi Frank, it is with great sadness that I advise that my...
View ArticleHMNZS WAKAKURA
The following has been received from David Little who is searching for any crew members who may have served in HMNZS WAKAKURA during WWII. The original request follows: I have recently read the book...
View ArticleVISITING UK
If you are visiting the UK here is a place not to be missed ‘The Isle of White Distillery‘ . Here you will find such exotic drinks like Rock Sea Vodka, HMS Victory Navy Strength Gin, Mermaid Gin and of...
View ArticleRNZN BAND IN ROTORUA
Join the Royal New Zealand Navy Band for an outdoor lunchtime concert in Rotorua. They will be at Te Manawa, the shared space at the corner of Tutanekai and Hinemoa Street, from 12pm, Wednesday the...
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TRAFALGAR DAY LUNCHEON 2018
To all matelots past and present, who have served under any of the White Ensigns. The President and Quarterdeck Divisions of the Te Atatu Memorial RSA are again hosting a Luncheon on Friday 19th...
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CAN YOU IDENTIFY THIS?
The three images below have some people stumped as to what it is and what this equipment was used for. Can you help? There is a thought that it is a naval piece of equipment.
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RNZN ANTARCTIC VETERANS REUNION
The following was tabled at at the RNZNA Papanui monthly meeting which was held 7 Aug 18.A proposed reunion of all naval personnel who have taken part in “Operation Deep Freeze” and Southern Ocean to...
View ArticleJack Passings – August 2018
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of August 2018. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. UNDERWOOD, Alan Kenneth. Seaman Gunner
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US Navy Gets Funds for 13 New Vessels
US Navy gets funds for 13 new vessels under 2019 defense bill zoomPresident Donald J. Trump signs the $717 billion Fiscal 2019 National Defense Authorization Act at a ceremony. Photo: US Army US...
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The Must Have Device
Don’t trust the cloud? Worry about computers crashing? Losing thousands of priceless photos overnight is a common problem. You probably store a lot of videos and photos on your PC and you probably...
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For Sale – Glasses
I hope your all enjoying my new commemorative WW1 pint glass designs. I’ve just finnished the first set of WW2 commemorative pint glasses and they have turned out better than I expected. Alot of time...
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Russia’s Impressive Fleet
This is an interesting article. Click HERE to read of Russia’s might. Click on image to enlarge. Thanks Nick C for the article.
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Going Ashore in Pearl
Here is an image of two old and bolds who some of you will recognise at once. The quality is not so good but it was taken in 1962. The image is of Ian (Mary) Buckingham (RIP) and Charlie (Horse)...
View ArticleHyundi Heavy Industries Lay Keel
Hyundai Heavy Industries hosted a keel laying ceremony for the Royal New Zealand Navy’s future tanker HMNZS Aotearoa at its shipyard in Ulsan, South Korea, on August 13. Aotearoa’s keel laying...
View ArticleNew Vessel for Hydrographic and Diving
The New Zealand government has approved NZ$103 million for the purchase and refit of a second-hand multi-role offshore support vessel that will be used as a dive and hydrographic support vessel by the...
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HMS PRINCE – BATTLE OF TRAFALGAR 1805
This is a transcript of a letter which was originally written by LRO(G) Royston Williams wifes Great Great Great Great Grandfather who was a Master in the Royal Navy. His name was Richard Anderson and...
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Number Plate Surrounds
NAVY Number Plate Surrounds with RNZN ensign are only sold in pairs. The cost of a pair is $45. This is a negotiated deal and includes postage to both Islands direct from the manufacturer. If you...
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