A Fine Gathering of RNZN Communicators at Waikanae Beach
On a warm and welcoming afternoon, Friday 19 March 2026, a group of former Royal New Zealand Naval Communicators and
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A gathering at Christchurch
Several communicators and partners gathered in Christchurch and enjoyed a wonderful meal and drink. The gathering was organised by John
Read MoreRoss Himona – New Zealand Veterans Advocate
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
Read MoreMORSE CODE AND SNOWFLAKES
If anyone has a copy of ‘Morse Code and Snowflakes’ that they no longer want and is willing to sell.
Read MoreSUBSUNK QUERY
Opinion piece by Neal Catley, FNZIMIn naval terminology, SUBSUNK refers to a submarine that is submerged and unable to return to
Read MorePASSING OF A CHIEF SPARKER
Regret to advise that Christopher David PRECEY, Chief Petty Officer Radio Supervisor C15044, crossed the bar on 18 November 2025.
Read MoreRemembrance of Wayne “Chuck” Berry Petty Officer Radio Supervisor RNZN (1967 – 1979) – T18969
On Friday, 7 November 202,5, Chuck, beloved husband of Ali, brother of Rod and Craig, proud father of Damien and
Read MoreVeterans Trial Digital ID Card
According to this BBC article, about 300,000 former members of Britain’s forces can now download a digital version of their veteran
Read MoreAn intriguing story of art and espionage — how a classical scholar turned codebreaker during World War 2
In the 1930s, New Zealand-born, Cambridge-educated Arthur Dale Trendall carved a niche for himself as the world’s foremost expert in
Read MorePassing of a Petty Officer Radio Supervisor
Regret to advise that Petty Officer Radio Supervisor Anthony Murray Wayne (Chuck) Berry NZ18969 crossed the bar in Canberra, Australia,
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