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HMAS AE1 Commemoration
The Australian War Memorial hosted a solemn service last week to commemorate the 105th anniversary of the loss of 35 officers and sailors in HMAS AE1, Australia’s first submarine. It has been almost...
View ArticleLetter to the NZ Herald – 26 September 2019
Letter by Andrew Lister, Howick HELP FOR VETERANS – Thursday, September 26, 2019 In the article “Military Vets facing gaps in care,” Veterans’ Affairs Minister Ron Mark states that the gap left by the...
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Delays in processing claims — what we’re doing about it
Veteran Affairs Website – Updated on Wednesday 18 September 2019 If you’ve put a claim into VA, and haven’t had a response to it yet, please accept our apologies. The high number of claims we’re...
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Ngapona Newsletter
LONGCAST 3 – 6 October 19 – Auckland On Water Boat Show 11 October 19 – Navy Club, Remuera Club at 1200 18 October 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch at Glen Eden RSA 18 October 19 – Trafalgar Day Luncheon at Te...
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Parliamentary Written Question
The Member for Northcote Dan Bidois continues to ask a question of the Minister of Veterans Affairs 32550 (2019). Dan Bidois to the Veterans (Minister – Ron Mark) (17 Sep 2019): Has the Minister taken...
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Now Here is a Good Parliamentary Question
This question has been asked by Matt King Member for Northland and can’t wait for the response!! 34406 (2019). Matt King to the Minister for Veterans (04 Oct 2019): What is the average time taken to...
View ArticleGaining Momentum
Matt King, MP for Northland is asking some very pertinent questions of the Minister of Veteran Affairs. We look forward to the Minister’s response. 04 Oct 2019 – 34406 (2019). Matt King to the...
View ArticleJack Passings – October 2019
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of October 2019. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. VENNELL, John Adrian (Adrian) Cdr MATTHEWS, John Kenneth (Jack) AB SAGE,...
View ArticleA Question of Motuihe
Motuihe closed in 1963 but when did the Communications School close? Did comms ratings live at Tamaki and travel to North Head prior to 1963? When did North Head open for business? Is there anyone out...
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Ngapona Newsletter
LONGCAST 18 October 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch at Glen Eden RSA 18 October 19 – Trafalgar Day Luncheon at Te Atatu RSA 8 November 19 – Navy Club, Remuera Club at 1200 15 November 19 – Ngapona Assn Lunch...
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Chinese Built Carrier
China’s domestically built Type 001A aircraft carrier has embarked on its eighth sea trial local media reported based on online photos of its departure from its base in Dalian Shipyard in Northeast...
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Navy Decommissions two Inshore Patrol Vessels
Two Royal New Zealand Navy Inshore Patrol Vessels, HMNZS Pukaki and HMNZS Rotoiti, were decommissioned today at a formal ceremony at Devonport Naval Base in Auckland. The decommissioning of the two...
View ArticleA Veteran Affairs Advertisement
In the NZ Herald dated Saturday, October 19 2019, there’s a fairly large VANZ advertisement on Page A14 as follows: * “Have you served in New Zealand’s Armed Forces?” * “If you’ve served in New...
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Navy Gender-Neutral Guidelines
New gender-neutral guidelines will allow male Navy personnel to wear make-up, false eyelashes New changes will reflect greater diversity and inclusion in the RNZN. New changes will reflect greater...
View ArticleWelcome to New Members
A huge welcome to new members of the Communications Association. Radio – Benton Ostler – Full Member Signals – Walter Strong – Full Member and Foundation Member Owen Clotworthy – Associate Member Radio...
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What Ship, When and Who?
Here is an image of a Communicators Crew. Let’s scratch our head and put names to ship, year and of course to those lovely faces. Thanks Benton for the image. HMNZS Canterbury 1984 Rimpac and North...
View ArticleJack Passings – November 2019
The following Sailors ‘Crossed the Bar’ during the month of November 2019. Details of funerals etc can be found by clicking HERE. CONNELLY Tony Koro Diver
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Maggie Barry MP not standing in 2020
Maggie Barry National MP for Devonport and the OPPOSITION SPOKESPERSON ON VETERANS AFFAIRS has announced her retirement from politics and will not be standing at the next election. Not sure how...
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NZDF Land Gifted Back to Iwi
Land used by the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) to provide valuable support to ships during the Second World War has been vested back to Ngāti Rangi, a central North Island iwi. Click HERE to view...
View ArticleCan You Help Kevin?
I am the eldest son of William Thomas Bowden (Bill) he was from Liverpool and served on H.M.N.Z.S. Gambia, he served in Radar I believe and served from 1943-45ish. I am trying to find out all I can...
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