Author: Frank Rands

The NZDF has embarked on a project seeking information on individuals who served on the Antarctica continent 1962 to 1979.

Regret to advise that Chief Petty Yeoman of Signals Frank Saunders crossed the bar at 1100 hours, 17 May 2026.

A great turnout today at the ‘Long Lunch’, with a number of ex-Naval personnel and their wives enjoying a wonderful

For many former sailors and members of the New Zealand Defence Force, asbestos exposure was simply accepted as part of

For those members asking about the new badge being worn by sailors, the info is below Formal Badge for Recognition

The Long Lunch, originally established by the late Harvie Graham, is being proudly resurrected. The next Long Lunch will be

On a warm and welcoming afternoon, Friday 19 March 2026, a group of former Royal New Zealand Naval Communicators and

Several communicators and partners gathered in Christchurch and enjoyed a wonderful meal and drink. The gathering was organised by John

Wednesday 18 February 2025YouTube Commentary: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wem1x5PNcMI Reference: New Zealand Military Veterans – Warrant of Fitness Report by Professor Ron Paterson (March 2018) Ross