Powhiri for Manawanui

 by Angela Thomas Published November 27, 2020 1:57PM   Navy ship crew now ‘part of Turanga/Gisborne’. < back HMNZS MANAWANUI POWHIRI: Tamati Tangohau lays down the wero (challenge), which is acknowledged by HMNZ Manawanui Lieutenant Commander Andrew Mahoney. Crew of the Manawanui were welcomed at a powhiri at Eastland Port yesterday. All pictures by PaulContinue reading “Powhiri for Manawanui”

HMNZS Pukaki (F424), More photos on blog

HMS Loch Achanalt was a Loch-class frigate of the Royal Navy that was loaned to and served with the Royal Canadian Navy during World War II. Ordered from Henry Robb, Leith, on 24 July 1942 as a River-class frigate, the order was changed, and ship laid down on 14 September 1943, and launched by Mrs.Continue reading “HMNZS Pukaki (F424), More photos on blog”

WELCOME HOME MANAWANUI

 Published November 26, 2020 11:48AM   Picture by Paul Rickard The HMNZS Manawanui dive and hydrographic ship arrived at Eastland Port at around 9am today for a four-day stay. An official powhiri/welcome was held at the wharf next to the ship this morning to welcome the 65 crew members. Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern named GisborneContinue reading “WELCOME HOME MANAWANUI”