How Many Sailors Lived Here – None

Well a number of you might have lived at RNZAF Shelly Bay at some time during your naval career.  It was originally a naval facility being commissioned as HMNZS COOK during WWII.  It was then handed over to the Air Force who renamed it RNZAF SHELLY BAY.  It was finally returned to the Wellington City Council when the NZ Defence Force had no further use of it.  Here is an artist impression of what the waterfront development might look like in the future.  Click on image to enlarge.  Thanks John B for the article.