John Titmus1966/1967 FESR VeteranSenior Vice PresidentHowick RSA & Community Club By Staff -November 19, 2021 While on the face of it a further 4500 veterans have been issued with the “Operational Service Medal” however, being one of the recipients, that’s all it was. This battle of recognition for some of us has been going for close toContinue reading “Veterans continue battle for recognition”
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RNZ Navy diver recognised for developing diversity
Home › NationalContributor:Fuseworks MediaFriday, 19 November, 2021 – 08:30 Commander Trevor Leslie, Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN), has been awarded the Peter Rule Inclusion Award for 2021. The annual award recognises New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel who have made a positive contribution to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. Commander Leslie, as Head of Trade forContinue reading “RNZ Navy diver recognised for developing diversity”
United States Navy ship to visit New Zealand this month
Photo below of an Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS Daniel Inouye (DDG 118), underway near Hilo, Hawaii. A United States Navy ship will visit New Zealand in the next fortnight, it’s been announced, providing an opportunity for our Defence Force (NZDF) to receive more training. The vessel – an Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer – willContinue reading “United States Navy ship to visit New Zealand this month”
Battlecruiser New Zealand – ‘biography’ Of A Ship That Defined The Country’s Imperial Past
Tuesday, 16 November 2021, 11:39 amPress Release: Oratia Books HMS New Zealand is arguably the most famous ship ever to serve for the country, even though it was under Royal Navy colours. It has hitherto featured only in general naval histories, so this week’s publication of The Battlecruiser New Zealand by Matthew Wright fills in an often-overlooked chapterContinue reading “Battlecruiser New Zealand – ‘biography’ Of A Ship That Defined The Country’s Imperial Past”
Obituary: Michael Todd, 1951 – 2021 – At 16 he joined the Royal New Zealand Navy. Over the next eight years he saw the Pacific and the Far East, if from the vantage of a boiler room.
SUPPLIEDMichael Todd did Outward Bound on crutches at the age of 62, and was a sailor, an engineer, a photographer, a potter, a dog-lover and a connoisseur of wine. He called me “Sir Richard”. Mike’s tone was affectionate. He had a wonderful, open face, heavy rimmed glasses and broad, beaming smile. Mike was one ofContinue reading “Obituary: Michael Todd, 1951 – 2021 – At 16 he joined the Royal New Zealand Navy. Over the next eight years he saw the Pacific and the Far East, if from the vantage of a boiler room.”
