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General Updates
October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

Something to Consider

Yes, we know. Our smartphone batteries are bad because they barely last a day.  But it’s partially our fault because we’ve

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

HMNZS AOTEAROA Badge Competition

The Navy is searching for a suitable design for its newest aquisition, HMNZS AOTEAROA.  Ships badges are important to the

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

CNS # 14

Rear Admiral John McKenzie, CB, CBE, RNZN Chief of Naval Staff: December 1975 – December 1977 John Foster McKenzie was

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

CNS #15

Vice Admiral Sir Neil Anderson RNZN KBE, CB. Chief of Naval Staff: December 1977 – April 1980 Vice Admiral Sir

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

AMOKURA

Built in Scotland in 1889 as the gunboat HMS Sparrow, this 165’ three masted barque saw active service in the

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

Tony Forsyth Remembers

The following email was received from Tony Forsyth who some of you will remember as the Staff Officer Reserves in

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

CNS # 16

Rear Admiral Keith Michael Saull RNZN CB. Chief of Naval Staff: April 1980 – April 1983 Keith Saull joined the

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

HMNZS HINAU Propeller

Some of you may remember the removal of the propeller from the old HMNZS HINAU at Kaiaua, Firth of Thames

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

Decommissioning – HMNZS ENDEAVOUR

On 15 December, HMNZS ENDEAVOUR will be decommissioned after almost 30 years of  service.  Over her time in service, ENDEAVOUR has

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October 25, 2017 Frank Rands

Home away from Home

Two sparkers take a moment out to remember, tell lies, reminisce, tell lies and drink a tot, tell more lies

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