Author: Frank Rands

BAINBRIDGE, Barry Lyle. (Serv. No. C162163, CPO, MEA), Entry 1958 Class 18, RNZN). Passed away peacefully at Te Aroha Hospital

Today one of our sparkers turned 98 years old, so here’s a poem celebrating Jim Blackburn. In ’42, young Jim

The following two links are the entry of naval vessels participating in RIMPAC 24 entering Pearl Harbour https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NHdYgCeOwoQ and https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sn9TpW1pOc8

BAKEN, Raymond RNZN9110 (Gambia). Passed peacefully on Sunday 2nd June 2024 at Riverstone Retirement Care Home, aged 96 years. Cherished by

BERRY, Lionel NZ 7542, Petty Officer, RNZN (last surviving member of the HMNZS Achilles Cruiser). Member of Lodge Rongotea No 146, former

Royal New Zealand Naval Communicators Association Reunion 2024  Dates: 18 – 20 October 2024 Location: New Plymouth, New Zealand Ahoy, shipmates! The Royal

PHILLIPS Arthur Joseph (NZA 616509, RNZN 8713). Passed away peacefully, in his 101st year. Very dearly loved husband of the

Click on this LINK to see how this and previous governments have treated our veterans. It’s a joke, and they

Click on this LINK to view the different types of Reunion Clothing which has been designed around the 2024 RNZN