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East Coaster Kane Sutherland now commander of frigate Te Kaha by Andrew Ashton Published February 09, 2022 1:49PM SHIP-SHAPE: Commander Kane Sutherland took control of frigate HMNZS Te Kaha from Commander Brock Symmons in a ceremony outside the National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy in Devonport last week. Picture supplied ‘I have the ship’:Continue reading

The lighthouse that kept Southland man Lance Thomas awake

Georgia Weaver05:00, Feb 07 2022 MARITIME NEW ZEALANDThe Puysegur Point lighthouse on fire, taken by Captain Bert Mercer, who circled the burning lighthouse in his plane. Eighty years ago, Southland man Lance Thomas was determined to do whatever it took to get a good night’s sleep, even if it put others at risk – bothContinue reading “The lighthouse that kept Southland man Lance Thomas awake”

Marlborough’s Treaty of Waitangi story and hope for next chapter

Jennifer Eder08:21, Feb 07 2022 SUPPLIEDTe Awaiti, a shore whaling station, was set up on Arapaoa Island in the Marlborough Sounds in the 1820s. What happened when the Treaty of Waitangi arrived in Marlborough? Reporter Jennifer Eder finds a tale of scepticism, negotiation, and bloodshed. Could the next chapter be the promised partnership? When missionaryContinue reading “Marlborough’s Treaty of Waitangi story and hope for next chapter”

New Zealand send auxiliary ship HMNZS Aotearoa to Antarctica

Naval News February 2022 Navy Forces Maritime Defense Industry POSTED ON FRIDAY, 04 FEBRUARY 2022 10:06 According to information published by the New Zealand Ministry of Defense on February 4, 2022, the auxiliary ship HMNZS Aotearoa has now sailed from Lyttelton and is heading south to support Antarctic environmental and scientific programs.Follow Navy Recognition on GoogleContinue reading “New Zealand send auxiliary ship HMNZS Aotearoa to Antarctica”

Australia and New Zealand compete with China for Tongan influence

By APR editor – January 24, 20220159SHAREFacebookTwitter The Royal New Zealand Navy’s HMNZS Aotearoa (docked) and HMNZS Wellington in Nuku’alofa, Tonga. A Seasprite helicopter on board the Wellington carried out a reconnaissance flight over Kau Island in preparation for possible future tasks. Image: NZ Defence Force ANALYSIS: By Michael Field in Auckland Within a day of the massive volcanicContinue reading “Australia and New Zealand compete with China for Tongan influence”