Medallic Recognition – left-hand right-hand
As members, you will be aware that the RNZNCA has been writing letters to Member of Parliaments and Chief of Defence Forces over the past 4 years with differing responses. The latest correspondence...
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Have your Say!
Here is notice of the National RSA doing visits to a number of RSA’s where a forum will be held to inform and enlighten you on research and entitlements. Details of the forums can be viewed below. I...
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LONGCAST 12 July 19 – Navy Club Lunch, Remuera Club 12 – 14 July 19 – Mururoa Vets Assn AGM, Warkworth RSA 19 July 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch at New Lynn RSA 20 July 19 – Northland Lunch, Bay of Islands...
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A Sparker Turned Diver
Here is an image of the crew of ROTOITI celebrating in style with a ‘Cake’ for the birthday of the ship. ARO Harrison seen here behind RA McKenzie changed branch to a diver and was tragically killed...
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A Sparker at Waitangi
Here is an image of ARO Tiwha Hakaria show off his skills at Waitangi. The Policeman is impressed. Thanks, C Maddox for the image.
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A Comms Officer for HMY Britannia
Here is an image of Lieutenant Mike Franklin who later qualified as a Principal Warfare Officer (Communications). Leading Writer Barry King is an Associate Member of the RNZNCA. Thanks, C Maddox for...
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Wot! Another Guard
Here is an image of Ordinary Radioman Mark Stove (October 1976). Whatever happened to this young communicator? Thanks, C Maddox for the image.
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Amateur or Professional or Both
Here is an image of Able Radioman Tony Magon who was and still is a keen amateur Ham Radio Operator. Thanks, C Maddox for the image.
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‘Doc’ Watts
Image of Petty Officer Radio Supervisor ‘Doc’ Watts instructing Singapore students in the fine art of sending and receiving Morse code. Interesting uniform?
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The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of July 2019. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. GRAF, Vicki SOLOMON, John Te Tarehu ROBB, Allan HOWDEN, Robert Gordon AB...
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Aircraft Fun!
Flightradar24 is a global flight tracking service that provides you with real-time information about thousands of aircraft around the world. Flightradar24 tracks 180,000+ flights, from 1,200+ airlines,...
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Trafalgar Day Luncheon 2019
To all matelots past and present, who have served under any of the white ensigns. The President and Quarterdeck Division of the Te Atatu Memorial RSA will host a luncheon on Friday 18 October 2019 to...
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Unofficial Communicators Get Together
Des Sanson is looking at arranging an unofficial get-together of Communications sailors and wrens in the Wellington Region. Also invited are any ex pussers/jennies of all branches. The luncheon will be...
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VA Case Management Clinic
As part of Veteran Affairs efforts to increase their face-to-face outreach, they are running a monthly case management clinic in Auckland. These clinics are happening following on from the success of...
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The Silence is Deafening!
Well, the Veterans Advisory Board have had 12 months to work out What is a Veteran and how is New Zealand going to recognise a Veteran. They were tasked with providing a report to the Minister of...
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Veteran recognition law won’t fix problems – Australia
A leading lawyer representing veterans is unconvinced that legislation to be introduced in the Senate today will change the way the Department of Veterans’ Affairs treats former defence force...
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If I’m Part of the Problem – I will leave – Australian Dept of Veterans Affairs
The head of the Department of Veterans’ Affairs has vowed to walk away from the job if she can’t improve ex-defence personnel’s experiences with the beleaguered agency within the next year. Liz Cosson...
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Life Member turns 93
This is to advise that James Frank BLACKBURN, Life Member of the Association turned 93 years old on Friday, 26 July 2019. Jim is very active in the Association and is also the President of the HMNZS...
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Prostate Cancer – U R in for a Shock
Here is an interesting article which is well worth a read. Thanks, John B for the article
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