Lost and Found
Does anyone know the whereabouts of Noel Grant who was an ex Petty Officer Electrician? He is believed to have finished his career from Navy Office Wellington. If you have contact details for Noel can...
View ArticleOPERATION GRAPPLE REUNION
A reunion will be held in Auckland on 14-15 May for veterans and their wives/partner/support person of Operation Grapple. Friday 14 – Lunch with the Navy Club at the Remuera Club, 27 Ohinerau St,...
View ArticleWhere did New Zealand’s ‘48 sets’ come from?
This article was produced by the New Zealand Association of Radio Transmitters and is reproduced here for your entertainment. If any member would like to contribute and send further stories they may...
View ArticleTime is Ticking!
To all those communicators who are still procrastinating, Umming and aarhhing, wasting time, and to those of you who are still sleeping – “Time is Ticking”! Face the facts, you cannot travel overseas...
View ArticleJack Passings – March 2021
MORRIS, Lorna (nee ROFF) NZ1209 WRNZNS – Signals Wren. Peacefully, in Masterton, on 1 March 2021. Loving wife of Cliff for 58 years. Loving mother and mother-in-law of Craig, Sheryn and Mark....
View ArticleREUNION 2021 POSTPONED
Dear Fellow Communicator, I am writing to let you know that as a result of the impact of COVID, the RNZNCA Committee has decided to defer the Reunion planned for 26-28 March 2021 in New Plymouth until...
View ArticleREUNION 2022 – UPDATE
Dear Fellow Shipmates Further to Gary’s email re the postponement of our Reunion, we have been in discussion with our Reunion providers and provide the following for your information: 1. Novotel...
View ArticleJack Passings – April 2021
SMITH, Brian Cecil (Bill). 161 Batt, NZ Army and RNZN 818861Passed away peacefully on 1 April 2021 at North Shore Hospital. Much loved husband of the late Janet. Loved father of Bill and Lynette;...
View ArticleA Gollie Passes
Regret to advise that our good friend Pire Wehi A19182 crossed the bar on Saturday, 17 April 2021 after a valiant battle with prostate cancer. He joined the Navy in September 1967 as an Ordinary...
View ArticleOIA REQUEST – ROUTINE QUALIFYING SERVICE
The RNZNCA subcommittee has raised an Official Information Act [OIA] request to the Minister of Defence [MOD] around the term Routine Qualifying Service [RQS] and Risk Analysis [RA] on the items...
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HMNZS KANIERE – Comms Crew
Can you identify any of the communicators of HMNZS KANIERE in this image? This will get you scratching the grey matter. L – R ?, ?, ?, ?, Pat Green (hanging from the hammock rail) ?,
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Ever Wondered?
This was provided by Geoff Dykes who is an RN Naval Historian – I am sending you a couple of pictures to help you understand where Prince Philip was temporarily “stored” until moved to his final...
View ArticleA ‘Fast’ Sparker passes
A number of you will remember Petty Officer Radio Supervisor – Raymond Jones from Irirangi Days. I regret to advise that Ray has passed away in Thailand where he moved some years ago. Ray had a...
View ArticleNew Zealand’s Nuclear Horror still not acknowledged say Vets
Photos on a wall, names on a board and an academic study will ensure the radiation damage to 551 men who witnessed Britain’s nuclear bomb explosions in the Pacific is never forgotten. But what the New...
View ArticleJack Passings – May 2021
LEATHWICK, William Thomas (Bill). MNZM 710562 A/AB Passed quietly on 2 May 2021. Beloved husband and father; together with Betty again. A Final Performance to be held at All Saints Chapel, Purewa...
View ArticleFESR/ANZUK OIA
By Neal Catley I am a New Zealand military war veteran with Qualifying Operational Service. My commentary below is not for the benefit of myself. It is, however, in support of the men and women who...
View ArticleJack Passings – June 2021
Mike Sharpe ex RN CPO medic, a member of the LHMRSA crossed the bar early this morning peacefully in his sleep. Funeral details to follow DINWIDDIE Michael Forrest LRO X18536 crossed the bar 1 June...
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Reunion 2022 Update
Further to President Gary’s letter on the 6 March 2021 re the postponement of our 2021 Reunion, this is to formally advise you that barring another national COVID outbreak, our 2022 Reunion at New...
View ArticleVeterans Independence Programme
The Veterans’ Independence Programme (VIP) supports you to remain independent and safe in your own home. You may not need to have a service-related condition to receive this. To read more click on...
View ArticleJack Passings – July 2021
LAWSON, William Stuart (Bill). 11786 RNZN Chief Engineer Passed away peacefully at North Shore Hospital, Auckland on Friday 2nd July 2021. Dearly loved husband of Beverley. Loved father of Jenny,...
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