Midshipman Ned Steane, from Whakatane, says being an officer in the Royal New Zealand Navy is a standard you hold yourself to, not just a job. 16 December, 2025 Midshipman Steane, 19, graduated among eight women and 16 men from their Junior Officer Common Training course at a Navy graduation on December 13 at DevonportContinue reading “Whakatane officer on sponsored path to Naval Engineer”
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Whakatāne graduate Nate Bishop joins Royal New Zealand Navy as marine technician
Bay of Plenty Times – 16 Dec, 2025 11:32 AM3 mins to read Ordinary Marine Technician Nate Bishop has realised his dream of starting a Navy career. Photo / Supplied Whakatāne’s Nate Bishop has achieved his childhood goal of joining the Royal New Zealand Navy – boosted by his school’s Service Academy and a doseContinue reading “Whakatāne graduate Nate Bishop joins Royal New Zealand Navy as marine technician”
Gisborne sailor home for Christmas after months at sea
A Gisborne sailor with the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) always wanted a job where she could make a difference. 15 December, 2025 Leading Hospitality Specialist (LHS) Karen Brown arrived back in Devonport Naval Base, Auckland, on board maritime replenishment vessel HMNZS Aotearoa on Friday. It marked the conclusion of a demanding operational year forContinue reading “Gisborne sailor home for Christmas after months at sea”
‘Yummy duff’ and North Koreans: Hamilton sailor’s round the world adventures
Benn Bathgate December 15, 2025Share A former Sacred Heart Girls’ College student is looking forward to Christmas in Hamilton after almost a year at sea that included sanctions busting against North Korea, and clocking up 31,000 nautical miles. Leading logistics supply specialist Amra-Maree Simek, 25, arrived back in Devonport Naval Base on board maritime replenishmentContinue reading “‘Yummy duff’ and North Koreans: Hamilton sailor’s round the world adventures”
