RNZNCA REUNION UPDATE – NOV 21
Considering the COVID-19 situation in NZ, your committee has met to discuss and determine the way ahead for the 2021 Reunion, scheduled for 8-10 April 2022. Essentially, it depends on the Government’s...
View ArticleJACK PASSINGS – NOVEMBER 2021
MOFFATT, Dr Lindsay Gerald (Lin). Ex RNZN Retired medical practitioner originally from Waikaia. Practised in Southland and Auckland, with service in the RNZ Navy. Passed away aged 90 on 30 October...
View ArticleRECOGNITION OF SERVICE IN SOUTH EAST ASIA
As detailed in the media release, the Minister of Defence, Hon Peeni Henare, the Government has approved the recognition of the service of NZ Armed Forces personnel who served in South East Asia...
View ArticleDO I QUALIFY?
Minister of Defence Hon Peeni Henare has announced 4500 more veterans are now eligible for the New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) for service in South East Asia from 1 February 1959 to 31...
View ArticleREUNION CONSIDERATION UPDATE
In the Reunion Update of 1 November, it was stated that the RNZNCA committee would meet after the Government’s announcement on the TrafficLight system on 29 November 2021 and that a final decision on...
View ArticleAN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
By Neal Catley, FNZIMAbout four years ago, I accepted an invitation to join the RNZNCA subcommittee Medallic WorkingGroup [Gary Houghton, Frank Rands, John Titmus, Rod Berry]. The subcommittee outcome...
View ArticleJack Passings – December 2021
BOWEN, Hugh (George) RNZN 14431. On 7 December 2021 aged 93 years George passed away after breaking his hip in a fall. George was a loving husband to the late Nell, cherished dad to Jenny and Wendy,...
View ArticleKORERO WITH VETERANS 2021
Hear about the support available to you, and our Veteran Support Partners. This korero was held on the 8th December 2022. Here is the LINK to view and listen. Stick with the recording as at places it...
View ArticleChristmas Message
On behalf of the Committee of the RNZNCA, I would like to wish all association members and their families all the very best for a safe and happy Christmas and New\ Year period, and for a healthy and...
View ArticleHERE IS YOUR CHANCE!!
The British is up for sale. Yes, the pub which has been frequented on many occasions by Sailors of all nationalities. Click HERE to read more.
View ArticleBritish ex-pats living in Commonwealth Countries
British ex-pats living in Commonwealth countries may find they struggle to get the full state pension under rules coming in from January. Getting the state pension requires workers to have a certain...
View ArticleELECTIONS FOR RNZRSA EXECUTIVE POSITIONS
The RNZRSA National Council on 23/24 February 2022 includes elections for the National President and two National Vice-President positions. As an Affiliated Club to the RNZRSA, the RNZNCA is entitled...
View ArticleQUESTIONS FOR CANDIDATES FOR RNZRSA NATIONAL PRESIDENT AND VICE‑PRESIDENT...
As promulgated elsewhere on the blog, RNZNCA members have been asked to select which of the candidates for the above positions they want the Association to vote for at the RNZRSA National Council in...
View ArticleHAUD HOGMANAY
From Neal Catley. It’s that time of the year where we prepare to say farewell to the old and ring in the new, when we break out the calendar and fix our eyes on 1 January, we dream our dreams, and...
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ENDEAVOUR I & ENDEAVOUR II
Gerry Wright is compiling the stories of HMNZS Endeavour I and Endeavour II. He is seeking the dates that the Endeavour crew flew out from Whenuapai for San Francisco. He is also happy to receive...
View ArticleQuestions for RNZRSA Candidates
The following questions will be put to all candidates who have thrown their hats in the ring for election at the RNZRSA Board. The new Board will be elected in February 2022. Candidates responses will...
View ArticleCOLLISION
This is the actual footage of the collision between HMS NORTHUMBERLAND and a Russian Submarine. Click HERE to view
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HMS Victory conservation project to spend £35m on ‘once-in-a-generation’...
She has been undergoing a 20-year conservation, recently having her mast removed, with the next stage of works now unveiled. If you would like to read more please click HERE Thanks to Forces Net for...
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Royal Navy takes command of key NATO Response Force
The change of command was formally acknowledged with a ceremony aboard HMS Prince of Wales at Portsmouth naval base. To read more about this item please click HERE Thanks to Forces News for the article.
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