Merv Tyree, then a vice-president of the South Canterbury RSA, views trees outside the branch’s former Timaru premises in 2017. The trees were subsequently cut down, which Tyree opposed, and the property sold, which he also opposed.ESTHER ASHBY-COVENTRY / The Timaru Herald https://www.thepost.co.nz/nz-news/350337258/veteran-merv-tyrees-varied-life-old-salt-gun-restorer OBITUARY: One of a small group who restored a World War II artilleryContinue reading “Veteran Merv Tyree’s varied life from old salt to gun restorer”
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Naval helicopters line up to replace New Zealand’s Super Seasprites
New Zealand has a fleet of eight SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopters, though three have been placed in long-term storage. (Credit: Gordon Arthur) Naval helicopters line up to replace New Zealand’s Super Seasprites The Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN) relies upon a fleet of eight Kaman SH-2G(I) Super Seasprite helicopters to support its activities, but theseContinue reading “Naval helicopters line up to replace New Zealand’s Super Seasprites”
Lt. Cmdr. Kimberley Healy, Principle Warfare Officer from Sea Combat Command alongside New Zealand Navy Lt. Cmdr. Elton Drylie aboard the Polar-class logistics support ship HMNZS Aotearoa during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.
HONOLULU, HAWAII, UNITED STATES 07.02.2024 – Photo by Adam Abela – Commander, U.S. 3rd Flee Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more than 150 aircraft, and 25,000 personnel are participating in RIMPAC in and around the Hawaiian Islands, June 27 to Aug. 1. The world’s largest international maritime exercise, RIMPAC providesContinue reading “Lt. Cmdr. Kimberley Healy, Principle Warfare Officer from Sea Combat Command alongside New Zealand Navy Lt. Cmdr. Elton Drylie aboard the Polar-class logistics support ship HMNZS Aotearoa during Exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024, at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii.”
Christchurch hosts NZ Army’s 2nd/1st Battalion celebrating 50 years – more photos on blog https://rnznships.com/
2nd/1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment may look quite different today to when it was formed 50 years ago but the quality and calibre of the soldiers in the South Island unit has not changed, says the battalion’s commanding officer. 01 July, 2024 The battalion celebrated its half-century anniversary over the long Matariki weekendContinue reading “Christchurch hosts NZ Army’s 2nd/1st Battalion celebrating 50 years – more photos on blog https://rnznships.com/”
A team of New Zealand Army plant operators from 2 Engineer Regiment has carried out geographical surveys and soil and ground bearing testing, to assist the Department of Conservation in the assessment of the Kermadec Island’s airstrip.The Royal New Zealand Navy has recently returned from the islands, supporting Government agencies in resupply, conservation and maintenance tasks to Rangitāhua/ Raoul Island.
HMNZS Canterbury and a Navy Seasprite from No. 6 Squadron Royal New Zealand Air Force undertook Operation Havre, to help promote safety and security in the region, ensuring environmental stewardship for New Zealand. Plant Troop SGT, SGT Brendon Clarke from 25 ESS, 2 ER, said the operation was a unique opportunity to conduct this typeContinue reading “A team of New Zealand Army plant operators from 2 Engineer Regiment has carried out geographical surveys and soil and ground bearing testing, to assist the Department of Conservation in the assessment of the Kermadec Island’s airstrip.The Royal New Zealand Navy has recently returned from the islands, supporting Government agencies in resupply, conservation and maintenance tasks to Rangitāhua/ Raoul Island.”
