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Open day a chance to explore ‘Te Kaha’

By John Lewis Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha will be holding a public open day in Dunedin on Saturday. PHOTO: SUPPLIED After spending much of this year monitoring a Chinese Task Group in the Tasman and conducting an anti-piracy deployment in the Arabian Sea, HMNZS Te Kaha and its crew are looking forward to aContinue reading “Open day a chance to explore ‘Te Kaha’”

Long-term plan to rebuild Defence estate – NZDF

The Government has unveiled a long-term plan to modernise Defence Force infrastructure that will strengthen military resilience and create building and construction jobs across New Zealand. “The national security of New Zealand depends on a strong Defence estate that empowers the Force to perform at its best,” Associate Minister Chris Penk says. “Modern facilities supportContinue reading “Long-term plan to rebuild Defence estate – NZDF”

HMAS/HMNZS Stawell (J348 -M348)

HMNZS StawellRANThe majority of Starwell’s career was spent in three areas. Initially, she served as a convoy escort along the east coast of Australia.[1] Following this, Stawell participated in a variety of escort, minesweeping, and combat roles throughout New Guinea waters.[1] In the final third of her career, the ship spent time in Hong KongContinue reading “HMAS/HMNZS Stawell (J348 -M348)”

HMNZS/HMAS Echuca (J252/M252)

HMNZS/HMAS EchucaHMAS Echuca (J252/M252), named for the town of Echuca, Victoria, was one of 60 Bathurst-class corvettes constructed during World War II, and one of 36 initially manned and commissioned by the Royal Australian Navy (RAN) RNZN serviceOn 5 March 1952, Echuca and three other Bathurst-class corvettes (HMA Ships Inverell, Kiama, and Stawell) were transferredContinue reading “HMNZS/HMAS Echuca (J252/M252)”

No. 6 Squadron RNZAF – Vigilance with Patience

This year marks a significant milestone for No. 6 Squadron RNZAF, celebrating 20 years since its reestablishment as the Royal New Zealand Navy’s maritime helicopter unit. 21 November, 2025 But as an aviation squadron, its history goes back even further – forming, disbanded and reforming several times, adapting to the changing demands of New Zealand’sContinue reading “No. 6 Squadron RNZAF – Vigilance with Patience”