2024 Reunion Registrations Open
Registrations are now open for the 2024 Reunion to be held in New Plymouth.All information can be found under the Reunion 2024 Menu.
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The King Opens UK Parliament
King Charles speaks at the State Opening of Parliament with Queen Camilla by his side (Picture: PA). The King wore Admiral of the Fleet Royal Naval dress uniform as he opened Parliament for the first...
View ArticleJack Passings – November 2023
LANGE Alan NZ 15915 ME1 crossed the bar in Perth 16 November 2023. KEMP, Colin Angus S/No NZ8929, Able, RNZN, WWII Colin passed away peacefully at Tainui Village on Sunday, November 12, 2023, aged 100...
View ArticlePASSING OF A CHIEF SPARKER
I regret to advise that Peter Lawrence Smith, Chief Petty Officer Radio Supervisor, has crossed the bar this morning, 13 November 2023. At Peter’s request, there will be no funeral, and a memorial...
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Leading Comms Ratings Course 1956
Standing Left to Right – Bob Hill, Geoff Brindle, Pusser Herd, Maurice Bruce, Pam Corbett, Don Hayward, Marg Fore, Cliff Hodgeman, Valerie Pitt, Brown McKenzie, Joe Smith and Jerry Cox Sitting Left to...
View ArticleA Dit from an Old Salt
In the “öld days” they used to read out some of the “Ärticles of War” at Sunday Divisions (still did on the ROYALIST in 1957/58 Trip) and quote K R & A Is. and A F Os..and NZ Navy Orders. etc...
View ArticleVeterans UK brand retired as Government gives services ‘fresh start’
21st November 2023 at 4:16pm The Minister for Veterans’ Affairs said the move made the UK “another step closer… to make the UK the best country in the world to be a veteran”. Welfare services for UK...
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Autumn Statement: Jeremy Hunt announces £10m for veterans mental health services
Alex Walters 22nd November 2023 at 4:24pm Watch: Chancellor Jeremy Hunt delivered his Autumn Statement in the House of Commons. The Chancellor of the Exchequer has announced £10 million of funding to...
View ArticleJack Passings – November 2023
ROSS Brian James (Bill) NZ14658 Leading Radio Operator. On Sunday 19 November 2023, peacefully at Ashwood Park Retirement Home, Blenheim, in his 89th year. Dearly loved husband for 67 years of Anne...
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Walk Down Memory Lane
This will take a number of you down memory lane even though the caravan has been updated and has a bit more shine
View ArticleDecember 2023 – Jack Passings
GOODIN Norm POME NZ15832 crossed the bar this morning 1 December 2023 in Hamilton
View ArticleChristmas Message
On behalf of the Committee of the RNZNCA, I extend to all serving and ex-serving communicators, whether association members or not, the very best wishes for Christmas and the New Year. However,...
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Communications staff, HMNZS Blackpool (F77) – part of 2nd Escort Squadron,...
Rear Row: John Titmus, Eddie Tottman, Dan Warrington, Bob Ratu, Ken Beattie. Middle Row: Gordon Kyne, Lee Hallmond, Frank Lewis, Adrian Wakely, Gene Autridge, John Cupples, Greg Knaggs. Front Row:...
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The King Opens UK Parliament
King Charles speaks at the State Opening of Parliament with Queen Camilla by his side (Picture: PA). The King wore Admiral of the Fleet Royal Naval dress uniform as he opened Parliament for the first...
View ArticleJack Passings – December 2023
CHRISTIANSON Brian LDEF crossed the bar 18 December 2024 DALE Don William 4861, ALBERT MEDAL (Sea Type, bronze). NZ ARMY. RNZN. Don Dale of Waimate, the only member of the NZ Navy to receive the...
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UK VETERAN ID CARD
Thousands of Armed Forces veterans are able to apply for an ID card, with a new option to apply online. Veteran ID cards are set to be officially launched in January 2024 with a new digital...
View ArticleThe Veteran Card – Victoria, Australia
Victoria thanks Australian Defence Force (ADF) members for their service. The digital Veterans Card – Victoria entitles all past and present ADF members living in Victoria to discounts and benefits,...
View ArticleJack Passings – December 2023
TAHANA Clarrence (Clarry) joined 1/86 crossed the bar 22 December 2023. From his son Jordan Tahana, Kia ora whānau, If you would like to see Dad, we are having an open casket viewing on the 26th...
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Proposed 60th Reunion of CS82 Communicators Jan 1965.
If any of the above class members who joined HMNZS Tamaki in January 1965 would be interested in getting together for a final fling, sometime in January 2025. Please contact either Murray Nash –...
View ArticleMEMORIAL SERVICE – CPORS PETER SMITH
A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Chief Petty Officier Radio Supervisor Peter Smith will be held at the Birkenhead RSA on February 17, 2024 at 1300. We will gather in the function room with...
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