History of Fort Takapuna The Royal New Zealand Navy’s real association with Narrow Neck dates from 1963, when the Training establishment, HMNZS Tamaki, moved into some surplus Army space. At that time there was still a strong army presence, in fact during the flag raising ceremony on 26 September, of what was to become the Administration Block,Continue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Tamaki – Fort Cautley, Narrow Neck. (From 1963 – 1993) – Now part of HMNZS Philomel”
