1941-1963 HMNZS Tamaki 1941-1963 HMNZS Tamaki “The Rock” ReunionOn 14 February 2020 an event was held on Motuihe to remember all the men who served in the Navy on Motuihe. A large group of veterans (approximately 250) traveled to the island on a vehicular ferry which landed them on Ocean Beach. They took part inContinue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Tamaki – Motuihe Island “
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NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Wakefield, Formerly HMNZS Philomel II (1948–53)
HMNZS Wakefield (1954 – current) Wellington – Command and administration staff for naval personnel resident outside the Greater Auckland area. Formerly Philomel II Contact details Phone:+64 4 496 0999Street address:Defence House2-12 Aitken StreetWellingtonNew ZealandPostal address:Private Bag 39997WellingtonNew Zealand Website(external link)More contact details(external link) Royal New Zealand Navy Te Taua Moana O Aotearoa Their role is to:Continue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Wakefield, Formerly HMNZS Philomel II (1948–53)”
NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards –HMNZS Philomel – includes some historic photos
HMNZS Philomel is the main administrative base of the Royal New Zealand Navy. Originally a training base on board the cruiser from which it takes its name, it is part of the Devonport Naval Base on the North Shore of Auckland, New Zealand. History [edit] The naval base was founded in 1921 when the New Zealand Division of the Royal Navy was first formed. The old cruiser HMS Philomel, with her enginesContinue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards –HMNZS Philomel – includes some historic photos”
NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards -HMNZS Pegasus – Naval Reserve training base, Christchurch
New Naval Command at HMNZS Pegasus With a military career spanning almost 40 years Royal New Zealand Navy’s Lieutenant Commander (LTCDR) Grant Boore is relishing the opportunity as he takes over command of HMNZS Pegasus in Christchurch. 31 July, 2022 LTCDR Boore said he is looking forward to the challenge of leading the Naval ReservesContinue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards -HMNZS Pegasus – Naval Reserve training base, Christchurch”
NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Olphert – Naval Reserve training base, Wellington
HMNZS Olphert is a functional military building that is relatively plain in style, but which benefits from the influence of the Moderne and Art Deco architectural styles. The building is notable for its strong horizontal lines, for its regular pattern of rectangular windows, and for its simple rectangular plan-form. It is typical and representative ofContinue reading “NZ Naval Bases/Dockyards – HMNZS Olphert – Naval Reserve training base, Wellington”
