Homes for army personnel in Waiouru are in line for an upgrade. Photo: New Zealand Defence Force The New Zealand Defence Force is moving ahead with a $490 million expansion and upgrade of housing at its military training base in Waiouru. The first $75m stage of the project will 50 new homes for military families on newly developed landContinue reading “New Zealand Defence Force’s $490m housing plan for Waiouru military camp”
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USS William P. Lawrence, USS Sterett, HMNZS Aotearoa Conduct Replinshment-At-Sea
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS William P. Lawrence (DDG 110) stands by as the lifeguard station for the replenishment-at-sea (RAS) conducted by the Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104), left, and the Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) during the Force Integration phase of Exercise RimContinue reading “USS William P. Lawrence, USS Sterett, HMNZS Aotearoa Conduct Replinshment-At-Sea”
USS Sterett (DDG 104) conduct a RAS with HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11)
Sailors aboard Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Sterett (DDG 104) heave a line during a replenishment-at-sea with Royal New Zealand Navy auxiliary oiler replenishment ship HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11) during Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2024 in the Pacific Ocean, July 13. Twenty-nine nations, 40 surface ships, three submarines, 14 national land forces, more thanContinue reading “USS Sterett (DDG 104) conduct a RAS with HMNZS Aotearoa (A 11)”
Former Army gunner switches to RNZ Navy blues with warfare officer role
Te Mihinga Rose Brock was used to being a bit of a role model in the Army Reserves. 10 July, 2024 She stood out as a wahine trained in a combat trade role, and thrived while showcasing the New Zealand Defence Force over a series of recruitment webinars. Now, Sub Lieutenant Brock, whose family comesContinue reading “Former Army gunner switches to RNZ Navy blues with warfare officer role”
Veteran Merv Tyree’s varied life from old salt to gun restorer
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”
