te kaha at the kuala lumpur tattoo

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TE KAHA
AT THE
KUALA
LUMPUR
TATTOO
AT SEA
WITH THE
JAPAN
TRAINING
SQAUDRON
PNG MEDICAL
ASSISTANCE
CONTINUES
FINAL FAREWELL
TO FRIGATE
CANTERBURY
W W W. N A V Y. M I L . N Z
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Warrant Officer Mark Pirikahu, leader
the NZDF Maori Cultural Group during
the K ual a Lum pur Internati onal Tattoo.
See story page 4 and WO Pirikahu’s
comm ents p 11.
Published to entertain, inform and inspire serving
members of the RNZN.
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TE KAHA WITH
THE JTS
TE KAHA met the Japanese
Training Squadron in Darwin:
JDS KASHIMA, JDS SHIMAYUKI
and JDS SAWAGIRI. The four
ships sailed from Darwin for
Malaysia, when TE KAHA quickly
integrated into the Squadron.
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MEDCAP AT
THE OLD
JOSEPHSTALL, PNG CANTERBURY’S
Continuing the story of the USS
LAST DAYS
PELELIU and the RNZN medical
team taking medical assistance
to communities in PNG
As the old frigate CANTERBURY
was sunk in the Bay of Islands
this month, the Navy’s Supply
Depot manager describes the
many steps of the ship’s disposal
process.
YOURS AYE
RADM DAVID LEDSON CHIEF OF NAVY
YOURS AYE
WHEN I ARRIVED at work on Friday morn-
gapore and Malaysia (in December). Then
Sailors – and, in particular, for our young
ing [5 October] I was tossing around in
to place these visits in the context of the
Sailors. That tangi meant that I didn’t sit
my mind a couple of ideas for Yours Aye.
reality that if we are to be truly success-
in my office in Wellington away from the
The previous night, Thursday, we had had
ful – and if we are to be set on a course to
tears, and bewilderment, and despair of
a successful Navy ‘birthday party’ here in
be the best small-nation Navy in the world
parents who have lost a son, a partner
Wellington – our 66th Birthday. Everyone
– then we must strive for an international
who has lost a loved one, and friends and
had enjoyed themselves – and the few
reputation. And again, a recurring theme,
other whanau who share in the loss.
words from Mr Chris King, President of
the key enabler for our reputation around
At the marae on Saturday I was given
the Arctic Convoy Association; the mem-
the world is ‘our people’ – and what they
the chance – and privilege – to meet these
bers are those Sailors who made those
do and how they do it.
people, to embrace them, to try and give
rugged and dangerous voyages between
Then – one phone call changed every-
them some comfort and to share in their
the UK and Russia in the Second World
thing. I was told by Commodore Parr who
grief. It meant that Byron was not ‘name,
War.
was embarked in CANTERBURY that there
rank and serial number’. It meant that to
Mr King said when talking about those
had been an accident and a young Sailor
me as he lay up against the pou tuarongo
dark and desperate times ‘We just did
– AHSO Byron Solomon – had died. Two
he was Byron Solomon – Sailor – a young
what we had to do.’ So, I was toying with
other Sailors had been injured.
man who loved the Navy and was proud
the idea of writing about our Veterans,
So – I didn’t spend Saturday afternoon
such as Mr King and Commander Bill
writing about anything. Instead, at about
It reinforced for me the importance of our
Smith, and their contribution to the Navy’s
1630 I was standing with other Sailors
people. But it also reinforced for me that
story. Telling of their personal demonstra-
inside the wharenui at our marae, Te Taua
for Sailors like Byron, who was so clearly
tion that courage at sea in war is a rather
Moana, watching Byron Solomon being
‘the right person’, it is not enough to say
more common commodity than many
brought on to the marae by his grieving
you are ‘our most valuable resource’. For
people may think, their stories draw out
whanau and friends.
our ‘right people’ we need to say:
the link between what they did and our
A tangi is a very emotional experience.
Core Values – Courage, Comradeship and
However, I have found that a tangi is a very
Commitment.
powerful reminder of the responsibilities
Their examples also remind me that
‘You are valuable to us – and you are
precious too.’
He taonga, he pounamu koe ki a matou.
the most powerful stories about us are
about people – Sailors - and what they
do in the unforgiving and fickle environment we have chosen for our place of
work, the sea.
Whether the sea caresses or slaps you
– is the casual decision of fate.
Ahakoa ka mirimiria ka pakea koe e te
INSIDE:
I and other senior people have for our
to be part of it.
moana, ko tera te tohu o te aitua.
As another option, I was thinking about
AHSO BYRON JAMES SOLOMON
Able Hydrographic Systems Operator Byron James
Solomon was drowned alongside the Navy’s Amphibious Support Ship HMNZS CANTERBURY while
exercising off Spirit’s Bay, Northland, during Friday
5 October. Bryon drowned while trapped under an
overturned RHIB.
CANTERBURY returned to the Devonport Naval
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TE KAHA at the Kuala Lumpur Tattoo
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HMNZS TE MANA
my visit to the United States this week-
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Chinese Navy Ships Visit
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HMNZS MANAWANUI
end. I’m off to the International Seapower
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New Commander Joint forces
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HMNZS CANTERBURY - EX WOLF
Symposium. It’s hosted every two years
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At Sea with the US Coast Guard
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HMNZS RESOLUTION
by the Chief of the US Navy and eighty
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Canada-NZ Exchange 2007
32
Around the Fleet
or so Navy Chiefs from around the world
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Band-dits
33
Legends of the Sea
turn up.
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Our People
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Galley Slide
22
Our People
40
Sport
meeting in the context of my visits to my
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HMNZS TE KAHA
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Main Notice Board
Hydrographic and Survey Ship, HMNZS RESOLUTION. Bryon’s funeral was held at the
counterparts and other senior officers in
Naval Base Chapel on Tuesday 9 October.
I thought I could possibly write about this
Base at about 0300 on Saturday 6 October, where
a Court of Inquiry commenced to investigate the
circumstances of the tragic accident.
AHSO Solomon was from Auckland and was
aged 22. Byron joined the Navy on 12 January 2005,
specialising in the Hydrographic Branch. He joined
CANTERBURY in late August 2007 and had previous sea experience onboard the Navy’s
Papua New Guinea (next month) and Sin-
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Thirteen nations, 12 military marching
I N T E R N AT I O N A L
BELOW: C P OET R oy Watti e and AC H Er uer a S hel for d at the Kuala L umpur
International Tattoo. FAR BELOW: CPOET Roy Wattie waiting to perform in
K ual a Lum pur.
bands and the NZDF Maori Cultural Group,
participated in the pomp and ceremony
that was the Kuala Lumpur International
Tattoo. Over three nights the 35-strong
group performed a mix of traditional
weapon display, poi, action songs and
haka in front of audiences of around 10,000
people, including the King of Malaysia. The
military tattoo, performed at the Merdaka
Stadium in Kuala Lumpur, was held as part
of the 50th anniversary celebrations to
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mark Malaysia’s independence.
Mondaty
3 Se p
2007
days of hustle and bustle. After a late start, the team met up with
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Kia ora Whanau,
Tuesdaty
4 Se p
2007
the Army and Air force members of the Maori Culture Group (MCG)
at the Grand Seasons Hotel where all countries performing in the
Tattoo are staying. Once we’d arrived and had our rooms issued, it
was straight onto a bus and off to the Merdeka Stadium where the
Maori Cultural Group
everything is kapai.
From day one everyone
been great helping
as there were about 13 buses travelling in convoy with a police
each other come through as one for our
escort! Three police motorbikes zipped all around the convoy with
sirens blaring and lights flashing, parting the traffic to let us through (reminding many of
performances. Getting everyone ready,
us of Moses parting the Red Sea). This made sure our transit through rush hour traffic was
mentally and vocally psyched up for our
quick and painless.
performances has been a hard job but with
the experience and knowledge of certain
There were a few occasions when we had to avert our eyes as the bus got incredibly close
to some of the cars which didn’t get out of the way quick enough, but the expected crunch
members there has been success in
never came and we arrived at the venue without incident. Once we arrived, we went to our
bringing our tikanga to Malaysia.
Kuala Lumpur is a great place.
assigned tent and started practicing.
tained to our tent, as officials would not expose the performers (and their instruments) to
Malaysians have been keeping our
the rain. What soon became evident was the uniqueness of our performance. While every
wallets empty and our puku full. I think
other country’s performance consisted of their Joint Forces bands, with New Zealand the
the only problem we are having here is
only instruments were our voices, our actions and stomping to replace the rigid marching of
the fact that nearly every wharepaku is
the bands.
one which we have to squat on, and I’m
Soon after we started rehearsing, our tent was slowly filled with members of other countries, drawn in by our singing, poi song and of course the Haka. Because of the persistent
downpour, after several hours officials decided to cancel the rehearsal, and by the time the
buses arrived to take us back to the hotel, it was about 2300. It
sleep for an early start the next morning.
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Gibbs
Lieutenant Emma
An early start to the day began with going through the opening and
With all the shopping and eating the
The arrival of a typical Malaysian downpour soon after meant that our practice was con-
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Here in Kuala
Lumpur with the NZDF
in the group has
Tattoo would be staged. However, this was no ordinary bus ride,
was straight off to bed to get in plenty of
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We’ve been in Kuala Lumpur for three days now and its been three
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HMNZS TE KAHA AT THE
KUALA LUMPUR TATTOO
da y
Wednespt
5 Se
2007
we were free to do some shopping, with most of us checking out
Chinatown where there were bargains to be had - some slick
bartering skills were required but provided good down-time prior to
the full dress rehearsal tonight. The dress rehearsal was a chance
sure you’re finding the picture of a Maori
to see some outstanding costumes. We were dressed in full NZDF
squatting with no bar to hold onto a huge
regalia, conducting the opening/ closing ceremonies in a seven
minute bracket. It was a relief to have performed in front of such a
laugh. Well whanau, just something short
A B O V E : LT E m m a G i b b s , o n e o f TE
K A H A’s c o n t i n g e n t i n t h e N Z D F
C u l t u r a l g r o u p . “ We c a n b e h a ppy
i n k n o w i n g t h a t w e h a v e d o n e our
c o u n t r y a n d sh i p p r o u d ”.
closing runs of the ceremony. Once this was conducted successfully
and sweet. Will see you all soon.
Arohanui
Eru xx
AC H l f o rd
Eruera She
crowd. Some of our group are starting to make friends with people from other countries
and it’s these international relationships and outgoing
personalities that will set us in good stead for the
rest of the Tattoo.
O f f icer
C h i e f Pye tWt ya t t i e
Ro
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Tonight’s
Saturdaty
8 Se p
2007
performance is a big
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one. We get a chance
to perform in front of
the King of Malaysia,
and the group is ready
to pour it all on for
him. Preparations fall
into place nicely, everyone’s
voices are “on-point” from the Wahine to the
low blows, leads and high marks. We march
out to the opening ceremony to the most
entertaining parade conductor this side of the
Chris Sattler, Sydney
Bombay Hills. The atmosphere is electric as
we enter the stadium to perform our bracket;
Pingu is on fire as our Kaea - our Waiata - is
HAERBIN [DDG112]
sweeter than a Te Puke kiwifruit and the Haka
as fierce and as passionate as they come. We
arrive back to the hotel fully satisfied.
O f f icer
y
t
t
e
P
f
e
i
Ch y Wa t t i e
Ro
ABOVE : T h e N Z D F M C G a t t h e K u a l a Lu m p a r I n t e r n a t i o n a l Ta t t o o .
B E L O W: Wa r r i o r s o f t h e N Z D F d u r i n g a h a k a a t t h e i n t e r n a t i o n a l t a t t o o .
Our trip to KL is
Tonight’s performance will be our last for the KL Tattoo, after a big day of
Sundayt
8 Se p
2007
Tuesdapyt
1 1 Se
2007
shopping and sightseeing we head out to the Tattoo village and proceed to
conduct our usual preps, dinner, mokos, change into piu-pius, sing a few
Waiata and go over the bracket for the night. There are a few changes and
we practice those to perfection. We head out to the opening ceremony to
applause by our fellow international performers. We have photos with the
all over. Our last
performance was
the best and we
left the stage on
a big high. The
other groups but all of this passes in a flash and before you know it we are
closing ceremony
out there on the stage showcasing Waiata and Haka in a highly energetic
was awesome with
and satisfying performance. The Closing ceremony was a lot of fun. Our
group left a lasting impression in what can be only termed “controlled chaotic madness” and
we are loving it. Rikki Gunn’s slide was a feature and Tarp’s and H’s running man
displays were pure magic! We can be happy in knowing that
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we have done our country and ship proud.
LT Emma Gibbs
CHINESE NAVY SHIPS VISIT
AUCKLAND & WELLINGTON
TW O C HINES E WAR S HIP S of the Peoples Liberation Army (Navy) have visited
The Chinese task group visited Wellington
Auckland and Wellington this month:
12-15 October, with the destroyer berthing
• HAER BIN (DDG112), a Luhu-class de-
at Queens Wharf, and the tanker at Aotea
stroyer
Quay. The ships’ officers conducted offi-
• HONGZEHU (AOR 881), a Fuqing-class
cial calls while in Wellington and hosted a
replenishment tanker
cocktail party on board. The HAERBIN held
The two ships berthed at Auckland on
around more and had plenty of photos with
Sunday 7 October and departed on 10 Oc-
14 Oct, with the PLA(N) band perform-
the other countries. On Monday night we
tober. HAERBIN held an open day during
ing alongside on Queens Wharf. The two
had a formal farewell dinner. The menu was
Tuesday 9 October – the general public
port visits also gave the Chinese sailors
interesting, varying from shark tail soup to
were warmly welcomed to visit the ship
the chance to experience the sights and
a whole fish on a platter. The entertainment
and had opportunities to meet her crew.
sounds of our cities and meet many of the
was a lot of fun. The Korean boys played the
During the Auckland visit a combined RNZN
local Chinese community.
drums on stools and a rubbish bin and the
Band and Peoples Liberation Army (Navy)
Prior to arriving in NZ, the PLA(N) task
Band gave a concert at the Bruce Mason
group undertook a multi-national Search
Centre in Takapuna.
and Rescue exercise with the ADF in the
an opera - the voices that came out of them
were amazing.
The hardest part of the trip was saying
goodbye to the senior members of the NZDF
Official calls, sports events against the
RNZN and a powhiri at Te Taua Moana
HAERBIN [DDG 112]
Marae also took place in Auckland
fireworks, and we were allowed to dance
USA had a rock band. The Koreans also sung
TECH SPECS an open day for the public during Sunday
East Australian Exercise area, after their
ropu. Tuesday morning we had a little meeting
to say how we felt about the trip and our
performances. Most of the group got really
close to the other members and I think have
made new life time friends so to say bye was
very, very hard. They also got to fly home
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HONGZEHU [AOR 881]
Chris Sattler, Sydney
and we didn’t, so I’m a bit jealous in that
r i ter
l e a d i nng MWe r r i m a n
Jacquili
CAPT Wang Hai-jiang
International Callsign
BNCA
L x B x D
148m x 16m x 7.5m
Displacement
4800 tonnes
Machinery
CODOG, 2 GT & 2
diesels, 50000hp,
2 shafts
Armament
16 x SSM; SAM;
2 x 100mm & 8 x 37mm
guns; ASW weapons
Helicopter
1 x Dolphin
Complement
266
HONGZEHU [AOR 881]
visit to Sydney.
department!
Commanding Officer
Commanding Officer
CAPT Liu Hua
International Callsign
BNCD
L x B x D
168m x 21.8m x 9.4 m
Displacement
20234 tonnes
Machinery
Diesel, 15000hp, I shaft
Complement
130
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M U LT I - N AT I O N A L O P E R AT I O N S
BY CPOWT NICHOLAS ROWE
A KIWI AT SEA IN THE JTS BY CDR ANDY GRANT RNZN
TE KAHA WITH THE JAPAN
TRAINING SQUADRON
TE KAHA MET the Japanese Training Squad-
and officers swapped across during the pas-
ron (JTS) in Darwin when the Squadron
sage. The JTS SH-60J Seahawk helo was not
berthed there on 19 August. The Squadron
available so TE KAHA’s Seasprite conducted
consists of JDS KASHIMA (Flagship for
full cross-deck operations with all ships. All
RADM Yasushi Matsushita JMSDF), JDS
cross-deck participants thoroughly enjoyed
SHIMAYUKI and JDS SAWAGIRI.
their experiences and were looking forward
While the ships were in Darwin, the JTS
to seeking out their oppos when TE KAHA
hosted a reception, and I called on RADM
reached Sasebo (SAWAGIRI’s home port).
Matsushita and attended a luncheon hosted
I also invited RADM Matsushita to visit TE
by him.
KAHA for lunch while we were in Kure. [TE
SHIMAYUKI was berthed outboard of TE
KAHA for the duration of the port visit. TE
KAHA’s visit to Japan took place 28 September - 8 October; Ed.]
During the passage there was a high level
then a combined JTS/TE KAHA team played
of understanding between the Squadron and
The four ships were berthed together and
a local team.
TE KAHA on navigation and manouvering
interaction with the Squadron continued
The four ships sailed from Darwin on 21
aspects, which was important for our pas-
daily. Wherever I went RADM Matsushita
August for Malaysia. TE KAHA quickly inte-
sage through the busy international waters
introduced me as the Captain of the NZ Ship
grated into the Squadron, and communica-
of Indonesia’s Archipelagic Sea Lanes.
TE KAHA, part of the JTS!
The Commander Task Group formally re-
When TE KAHA sailed from Port Klang, un-
linquished tactical control of TE KAHA just
expectedly the entire Japan Training Squad-
There was a busy and robust personnel
before we began pilotage into Port Klang
ron manned and cheered ship – a proud but
exchange programme with about 30 sailors
(the port for Kuala Lumpur) on 30 August.
humbling moment for us in TE KAHA)
were not difficult.
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passive and active sonar training
was met by my host, Master Chief Petty
•Boarding Team Training
Officer Tanaka Naosuke. The accommoda-
•Upper deck preservation
tion provided was of a high standard which
•Steering Gear Failures
was a two-berth cabin - over the course of
•Coordinators’ meeting - observed organi-
the exchange I shared this cabin with other
sational processes
members of TE KAHA’s ship’s company as
•Officer orientation training - attended Helo
they cross decked during the passage. In
and Galley briefs
fact I became the RNZN facilitator for TE
•Boat evolutions
KAHA personnel - giving ship tours and
•Action messing preparations, and
safety briefs and undertaking the general
•Cooking - assisted the galley in the prepa-
liaison between the ship and exchange per-
ration of an evening meal
sonnel.
KAHA played rugby against the JTS, and
tions (plain voice UHF and internet email)
O N M Y A R R I VA L on JDS SAWAGIRI, I
TOP : TE KAHA leads the three
shi ps of the Japan Tr ai ni ng
Squadron during manouvres while
on pasage to M al aysi a. ABOVE:
The thr ee shi ps of the JTS (l to
r): KASHIMA, SAWAGIRI and
SHIMAYUKI followed by TE KAHA.
ABOV E R IGHT: R ADM M atsushi ta
vi sts TE K AK A vi a the S easpr i te.
Overall, communication was slow due to
Every endeavour was made by my host
the language barrier but this did not prevent
to involve me in activities in order to pro-
our exchange of ideas and information. I
vide as much exposure to their processes.
noticed that the older generation were not
During this time I was able to observe and
so proficient in their English in comparison
participate in the following exercises and
to the younger crewmembers who were
activities:
keen to practice and develop their language
•Damage Control
skills.
•Air Defence Exercises - observed proce-
The ship normally carries a complement
dures in the Operations Room
of 217. Embarked for this deployment were
•Hi-Line Transfer (the equivalent of the Light
approximately 100 Senior Ratings, 30 Junior
Jackstay) - I was transferred to JDS KASH-
Ratings, 30 ship’s Officers and 30 Junior
MINA for a brief visit and was introduced to
Officers Under Training. The Aircrew are
the Squadron Rear Admiral
all Naval personnel. I was impressed by
•Fire Control Drills - both Ops Room and
the length of continuous seagoing service
76mm Gun mounting procedures
within the ship. My host had completed 10
•CASEX (Simulation training) - observed
years onboard and due to his promotion two
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M U LT I - N AT I O N A L O P E R AT I O N S
NEWS
NEW COMMANDER
JOINT FORCES NZ
B R I G A D I E R R R ( R H Y S ) J O N E S has been appointed Commander Joint Forces
New Zealand, the CDF, LTGEN Jerry Mateparae ONZM, announced on 2 October.
Brigadier Jones replaces Rear Admiral Jack Steer, ONZM who has been appointed
Vice Chief of Defence Force.
BRIG Jones was born in Timaru and entered the NZ Army in December 1978. An
Armoured Corps officer, BRIG Jones has held a variety of command appointments,
including Chief Instructor of the School of Armour and CO of New Zealand’s armoured regiment, Queen Alexandra’s Mounted Rifles (QAMR). He has served on
operations in the Middle East with the UNTSO and with the Observer Group Lebayears earlier he has a further three years to
A B O V E LE FT: J D S
K AT O R I ( T V 3508) sl i ps
and proceeds from
D a w i n . A B O V E R IGHT:
L E T R i m o v i c h K j e strup
g e t s t o w o r k i n t he
G a l l e y w h e n c r o ss
d e c ki n g t o t h e J TS . LEFT:
M e ssm a t e s: J a p anese
sa i l o r s m a ke o n e of
t h e K i w i s f e e l a t hom e
a b o a r d t h e S AWAGIR I
complete in his Master Chief role before he
is considered for another post.
The rank structure employed in the JMSDF
is aligned to the USN structure, including the
three-tier ranking system for Petty Officers
and Chief Petty Officers. On promotion to
Warrant Officer, personnel are absorbed into
the Officer structure; this in turn makes the
highest rank at rating level that of a Master
Chief Petty Officer.
non. Currently the Land Component Commander, on appointment as COMJFNZ,
BRIG Jones will be promoted to the rank of Major General.
DTA IN COMPOSITES
RESEARCH PROJECT
THE DEFENC E TEC HNOLOGY AGENC Y is one of a group of NZ organisations that
have won funding for a four year research programme into advanced composite
At sea the daily routines onboard were
structures.
similar to the RNZN. The standard daily sea
and included all other units of the Training
routine was as follows:
Squadron. The exercises themselves were
There were distinct differences in cul-
conducted methodically, without error and
tures when comparing the RNZN and the
to expected standards. Throughout the ex-
Japanese. All orders issued by superiors
OUR COVER
ercises trainers were onsite to ensure that
were adhered to without question and im-
WARRANT OFFICER MARK PIRIKAHU,
best practice standards were met and note
mediately; the leadership style employed
led the NZDF Maori Cultural Group during
opportunities for improvement. During all
was directive, with minimal supportive
the Kuala Lumpur International Tattoo,
exercises conducted Junior Officers were
behaviour. This however is an extension of
which was held at the Merdaka Stadium in
fully involved at all levels and in all areas.
0600: Wakey Wakey
0600-0700: Scran
0700-1100: Turn to
1100-1200: Scran
1200-1500: Turn to
1501: Secure
definitely improved living conditions.
The research programme aims to expand the knowledge base and expertise related to
the cultural upbringing of these sailors and
Kuala Lumpur, as part of the 50th anniver-
Unlike the RNZN, the ship’s menus were
was appropriate given the respect shown
sary celebrations to mark Malaysia’s inde-
Upon ‘secure’ the sailors were free to carry
not planned by ships staff; instead, all menus
to superiors and their peers. The effective
pendence. The 35-strong performing group
on with normal after hour activities, but
are promulgated fleetwide by the central Ca-
and efficient manner in which tasks are
included representatives from the frigate TE
there were limited email facilities. However
tering personnel in Japan. This menu was
completed onboard are proof that the aim
KAHA, the RNZAF and the NZ Army.
the routine orders contained structured pro-
supplemented by local produce purchased
of a Training Ship can be met with this style
grammes for Junior Officers Under Training.
as required. The menus themselves were
of leadership.
1900-1945:
Cleaning Stations
WO Pirikahu said “The NZDF group did
innovative composite structures, and in particular their manufacture and performance.
The research objectives are focused on three key technical areas:
i) Advanced failure prediction for stress concentrations
ii) Novel materials and processes
iii) Performance of complex sandwich structures.
The other partners are: Industrial Research Limited (IRL) - a Crown Research Institute;
the Centre for Advanced Composite Materials at the University of Auckland; ANZES
Design Engineering - an operating group within Air New Zealand; and High Modulus
- a leading structural engineering and composite technology company. Each industry
partner is contributing to the programme, but the primary funder is the NZ Government’s Foundation for Research, Science and Technology’s Research for Industry
scheme, which is providing nearly $NZ 3 million over the next four years.
themselves proud, based on the response
THE DEFENC E TEC HNOLOGY AGENC Y (DTA)
The Defence Technology Agency (DTA) primary functions are:
As part of their dogwatch instruction they
structured to provide a balanced diet, as the
The tasks undertaken were done with
received by the local people and other par-
were required to carry out work for presenta-
galley was restricted to three steamers and
minimal fuss and maximum effort in order to
ticipants. It was a very proud moment for
• to afford national leadership in defence-related science and technology research;
tions on military topics or navigational preps
a small fryer. There was notably a reduced
achieve a team result. What was evident is
all being able to represent both the NZDF
• to offer sound scientific and technological advice and solutions to the NZDF and
for Officer of the Watch manouveures. The
amount of fried options available in compari-
their ‘can do’ attitude, best practice approach
and New Zealand. Out of all those countries
Ministry of Defence; and
• to provide independent objective evidence to complement professional judgement
within the defence acquisition process.
ship had a periodic “Captain’s day,” which
son to the RNZN diet. Only the Wardroom
to all situations and their sense of pride and
participating, our Maori Cultural Group was
was not too dissimilar to our own Saturday
and CPO’s messes were provided coffee;
commitment to their organisation.
unique in that it brought our culture - both
Sea routine.
junior ratings provided their own.
Overall, my exchange experience allowed
military and New Zealand’s culture – to the
The DTA undertakes a wide variety of scientific and technologically challenging
As a training ship, their normal deploy-
A ‘No Smoking’ policy exists onboard and
me to benchmark some of the RNZN practic-
Tattoo, which many countries there never
programmes for the three Services of the NZDF, and maintains a core programme of
ment pattern is week to month running out
the ship provides areas at all entry points for
es against a navy that is larger than our own.
get the opportunity to see. Our first perfor-
research and development into emerging areas likely to be of interest to the NZDF in
of Sasebo. Internal daily routines included
personnel to smoke. During an action station
This was a great opportunity for the RNZN
mance was given at 120% plus, our second
coming years. The DTA is currently based within DNB. With current staffing of around
a minimum of one training evolution. These
a break was given to permit smoking within
to foster good working relations with the
performance we reached 160%, and for our
70 there is an intention to grow the DTA and its associated facilities to approximately
culminated in whole ship evolutions at the
the ship. As a reformed smoker this is one
Japanese Navy and allowed for an exchange
last one we reached 200% plus!”
130 staff over the next few years.
end of the week which lasted 3-4 hours
area where the change to RNZN Policy has
of ideas and personal development.
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US COAST GUARD EXCHANGE
KIWIS WITH THE US COASTGUARD
The RNZN and the US Coast Guard have begun working together as part of a Pacific regional fisheries protection operation. Two RNZN officers joined the crew of the USCG Cutter
WALNUT, a 225ft Buoy Tender/Cutter, in what was the first of a planned annual personnel exchange aimed to enhance cooperation between the USCG and the RNZN. LT Fiona
Jamieson, from Whangarei, and SLT Darcy Topp, from Lower Hutt, joined the WALNUT in
Honiara during August.
The Hawaii-based WALNUT deploys to American Samoa and the South Pacific once a year.
A
LT Jamieson said, “The exchange is about strengthening relations and inter-operability
between the USCG and RNZN as we both have a lot in common and in particular strong
interest in the Pacific. The ship was involved in:
• maintenance of Aids to Navigation,
• 65th Anniversary of the Battle of Guadalcanal,
• Coral Reef Task Force conference in American Samoa,
BY SLT DARCY TOPP RNZN
B
• Community work in Western Samoa, and
• Forum Fisheries Agency support.”
AT SEA WITH THE
US
COAST GUARD This attachment was a great opportunity for the two Kiwi officers - SLT Topp is to be the
Navigator of the first RNZN Offshore Patrol Vessel, OTAGO, and LT Jamieson will be the
USCG Cutter WALNUT
al ongsi de i n Honi ar a
Executive Officer (second in command) of our second OPV, WELLINGTON. The two new
ships will be tasked to conduct maritime surveillance, in conjunction with maritime air
patrols, throughout NZ’s EEZ and in the South Pacific and the Southern Ocean.
rest of us on the boat were preparing lengths
T H E I N A U G U R A L E X C H A N G E between
two organisations. There were funny minor
our Navy and the US Coast Guard began
differences that only took a little while to get
of chain for the buoys. As every buoy required
when LT Fiona Jamieson and I departed for
used to such as every pipe being preceded
different lengths of chain, we had to join the
Honiara (Solomon Islands) to meet the USCG
by “Now”, to lunch and dinner being served
chain together in a process known as ‘heat
Cutter WALNUT, which was in port for the
earlier than I’m used to. They run their bridge
and beat’. The two lengths are joined with a
ceremonies marking the 65th anniversary
organisation in a similar manner to us with
shackle and then the end of the pin is heated
of the Battle of Guadalcanal.
a qualified Officer Of the Deck (OOD), our
until it is bright red. Two people with sledge
The first thing that was most notable when
OOW, a QM, and a Lookout. There are still
hammers beat it down until it is flush and
we arrived (apart from the heat!) was how
many differences in terminology that took a
the chain is securely joined. I can honestly
different the WALNUT is from any ship that
while to sort out but the basic principles of
say that it was damn tiring!
we have.
navigation are the same.
Once the shore nav aids were finished we
D
C
A : LT Jamieson
scaping marine
growth off a
buoy. B : A buoy
on deck C:LT
Fiona Jamieson
(l) and SLT D arcy
Topp (r) with
LTCD R Randall
U SCG . D : The
B ridge of the
WALNUT while
underway.
The general wardroom life on board is
transited overnight to Pago Pago where the
has a great deal of equipment on the upper
fairly similar to most other wardrooms with
rest of the nav aid work was due to be done.
decks for working with Navigation marks and
the only main exception being that the CO
Unfortunately the bow thruster was broken,
has a chance to enjoy some down time, with
nations as well as the RNZAF and the Coast
buoys, such as the large crane on the fo’c’sle,
is part of it, as well as Warrant Officers. We
and the part required to fix it was going on
some highlights being snorkelling, the treach-
Guard.
the chain in-haulers, and new buoys ready to
were made to feel welcome from the start
a world tour. This meant that the buoy work
erous greens of the local golf course, and
We were able to immediately begin with
some swim calls, fishing opportunities, and
replace old ones.
and were soon working the coffee machine
had to be conducted from alongside, with
enjoying the largest Chinese meal for four I
some good information gained from our air
some time ashore on Palmyra Island, a small
like true professionals.
the dive team going out to pick up the buoys,
have ever seen! (The leftovers fed another
support with our first boarding commencing
privately-owned island with some great
6 people the next day.)
at 0030 on a Monday morning! This was our
swimming and snorkelling.
The WALNUT is a Buoy Tender and as such
For both of us the visit to Guadalcanal
for the 65th anniversary of the WWII land-
During the passage over we took the chance
then towing them back to the Ship. A much
longer and tedious process!
After a productive week of boardings we
then began our transit home, which included
We arrived in Hawaii and were again im-
ing was quite special. It is the ANZAC Day
to query some fishing vessels which gave
equivalent for the Island and for the Ameri-
us a chance to test the boarding stations
Old buoys were replaced and the ones
our next stop in Apia where we hosted
cans one of the major campaigns of the
watchbill. We were able to get some good
needing repair embarked to take to Hawaii for
functions, rebuilt a playground, as well as
Their officers and team members are
vided us with a place to stay, took us out for
Pacific War.
information out of the vessels as well as a
refurbishment. With the massive concrete
enjoyed the opening ceremony of the South
trained to be able to carry out both Law En-
dinner and shopping - our new friends made
lot of pictures and video.
buoys weighing up to12500 lbs, this is not
Pacific Games.
forcement (LE) boardings as well as fisheries
our stay fantastic. Our time with the USCG
Once our time in Apia was over we com-
boardings. This means that they can carry
was an incredible opportunity and both of us
learnt a great deal and have made a lot of new
After the ship had participated in all the cer-
an easy task.
We sailed from Pago Pago overnight for
first chance to see the USCG boarding team
in action and it was impressive.
pressed by the USCG hospitality. They pro-
emonies it was time to sail for the Samoan
When in American Samoan waters we
Islands where we were due to commence
proceeded to the outer islands to work on
Whilst in American Samoa, we attended
menced Operation KURU KURU, an opera-
out a boarding on a fishing vessel, accurately
work on NAVAIDs in American Samoa.
some shore nav aids. This involved a shore
the Coral Reef Task Force convention which
tion designed to patrol the EEZs of several
establish if the vessel is complying with the
friends. It should be hoped that the exchange
The passage gave us time to get to know
party checking them out to see what state of
aims to protect the Coral Reefs from marine
nations in order to prevent and deter foreign
rules and regulations and, if required, issue
continues, and maybe in the not too distant
the routines of the Ship, and work out the
repair they were in and replacing anything that
spills, blasting, bleaching, and poaching of
fishing vessels illegally operating in their
citations or collect evidence for any further
future we might have the chance to return
similarities and differences between our
needed fixing. While that was going on the
turtles. After the work was completed we
waters. This involved several Pacific Island
action.
some of that hospitality.
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CANADA EXCHANGE
LEGAL STAFF OFFICER CAPTAIN LEISHIA
FA R L EF T: Captain
Pettigrew with H MCS
SASKATOON in the
back ground at Torfino,
Vancouv er Is land, B .C.
A B O VE: D res s ed for diner
(l to r): CAPT Leishia
Pettigrew, MA J Sean
Raleigh, LT Geoff Gaul,
LTCOL Randy Callan, MAJ
Phillip Drew, MAJ Tammy
Tremblay & LTCDR Mary
Wardham. L EF T: CA PT
Pettigrew in a Sea King
helo, heading for H MCS
A L G O NQ U IN.
PETTIGREW, FROM HQ 3RD LAND FORCE
GROUP, TOOK PART IN THE ANNUAL
EXCHANGE IN CANADA (CANEX). IT PROVED
TO BE A JOINT-SERVICE EXPERIENCE…
CANADA-NZ EXCHANGE 2007
IN M AY, I headed to Canada for CANZEX
duction to wardroom life. I was also able to
MAPLE GUARDIAN, a part of the Canadian
are very pretty, if they melt too fast this can
07. My initial destination was Victoria, Brit-
meet the three RNZN officers serving in the
pre-deployment training for Afghanistan.
be a bit of a problem.
ish Colombia, where I arrived at Canadian
REGINA and ALGONQUIN. The dinner was
Forces Base (CFB) Esquimalt and quickly
great and meant that I recognised a couple
settled into the wardroom. I was to spend
my time in British Colombia at the office of
the Pacific Region Assistant Judge Advocate
CANZEX provides opportunities for both
Having been involved in pre-deployment
This was the case while I was in Victoria,
Operations Law course. Course content
military and civilian personnel from New
training for NZDF personnel deploying on
so a significant amount of resources were
focussed on the legal aspects of both do-
of faces when I headed out on EXERCISE
OP CRIB for several years, this was a great
dedicated to OP PONTOON, in anticipation
mestic and international operations and the
TRIDENT FURY the following week.
opportunity to compare how another nation
of Vancouver flooding. I participated in the
lectures and syndicate work were excellent.
approaches this operation. The Canadian
planning for this domestic operation, which
My experience during CANZEX gave me a
It encourages the two Defence Forces to
good grounding in relevant Canadian law
exchange ideas and experiences etc.
which has a number of similarities to New
EX TRIDENT FURY was a multi-national
maritime warfare exercise involving four
Force’s contribution to Afghanistan is sig-
is similar to the New Zealand civil defence
My ‘laid-back’ introduction to the new of-
Pacific Fleet warships, three USN vessels
nificantly larger than the NZDF’s, however
tasking OP AWHINA.
fice lasted about 5 seconds, as I happened
from Third Fleet, a submarine and a USCG
the philosophy underlying their mission and
to arrive in the middle of a major discipline
cutter. Air assets allocated to the exercise
training is very similar.
General – AJAG (P).
Once CANZEX was finished I headed
across Canada to Kingston, Ontario for an
I had a weekend in Vancouver with friends
Zealand law.
My fourteen course mates were friendly
approach to promote cooperation and
understanding between the participants
through:
included more than 40 combat aircraft. I
When this exercise wrapped up I headed
Sea King helicopter out to HMCS ALGON-
was at sea for four days during which time I
down to Edmonton for a tour of CFB Ed-
out the British Colombia Museum of Anthro-
amount of homework we managed to get
QUIN at sea. It was a fabulous day and the
observed the firing of warning shots, board-
monton, including the Service Prison and
pology and the Vancouver Art Gallery.
out of barracks on Hockey nights as the local
aerial tour was appreciated. My host officer
ings, refuelling at sea and participated in life
Services Corrective Establishment - an
In my last week at CFB Esquimalt I com-
MAJ Philip Drew, assured me this was not
on board. On my way to EXERCISE TRIDENT
interesting visit. Edmonton has the big-
pleted the Presiding Officers Training Course.
how they always did business…
FURY I got see some of Vancouver Island,
gest mall in North America and I figured it
Essentially this is the course required before
The hospitality of the Canadian people was
I had also arrived just in time to attend the
including Torfino which is a beautiful area.
would be a little rude not to check it out – it
anyone can conduct a Summary Trial in the
amazing. My host unit and officers were very
Battle of the Atlantic Formal dinner which
I saw black bears on the side of the road
includes an ice hockey rink, a water park and
Canadian Military Justice System. It proved
generous and nights out were lively affairs. It
commemorates Canada’s involvement in
which was pretty exciting.
a theme park!
to be a useful conclusion to my rapidly
was a great opportunity to see how our Com-
growing understanding of the CF Military
monwealth brethren work, and I recommend
Justice System.
the exchange experience highly.
The AJAG (P) office was very busy during
about 125 people there it was a lively intro-
wright, Alberta, where I attended EXERCISE
my visit. While all the snow capped peaks
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The concept of CANZEX is a targeted
and great to work with. Despite a large
issue. However, this also meant catching a
Following that exercise, I set off for Wain-
with the Canadian Defence Force.
during which I was introduced to the ‘Grouse
Grind’ – a nice walk up a hill, and we checked
the Battle of the Atlantic during WWII. With
Zealand to travel to Canada to spend time
Irish Bar had enough big screen TV, beer and
buffalo wings for us all.
•promoting joint capabilities
•enhancing interoperability
•promoting cooperation and capability
understanding
•promoting team building and leadership
development
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PACIFIC PARTNERSHIP
a huge crowd to greet us, I think that most
of the village had turned up. We off loaded
all the supplies and thankfully the Sea Bees
turned up with their quad bike and a trailer as
although it was only 0800 it was already well
over 30ºC and about 98% humidity.
The Sea Bees were re-roofing the local
health clinic and adding many improvements.
One of the EHO team, LTCOL Watterson of
the Australian Army, had secured the local
Council building for our use. It was more like
a school Hall but it was a good site; we set up
a registration desk, a dental area, an optometry area, vaccination area, peadiatric area
and an area for the primary heath doctors.
By 0900 we were open for business.
There were queues from early on as there
MEDCAP AT JOSEPHSTALL
PAPUA NEW GUINEA
“
THE KIWI MEDICAL TEAM EMBARKED IN THE USS PELELIU
OPERATED IN PNG FOR TEN DAYS. IN THIS ARTICLE, SGN CDR
JOHN DUNCAN AND HIS TEAM GIVE A SNAP SHOT OF THE TYPE
OF WORK THEY DID AMONG THE LOCAL COMMUNITIES
JO SEPHSTALL is a remote area of Papua
re-roofing it and putting in a rain-fed water
New Guinea deep inland and surrounded by
supply who were to remain on site for the
mountains. There is no vehicle access due to
week.
FAR LEFT: The Kiwi team
on the flight deck of
the PELELIU: WOMED
Lee M atr aver s, AM ED
Toni S i m m onds, AM ED
M el ani e Bai nbr i dge,
AMED Andrea Gooch,
LMED Natasha Gill, LMED
Tr acey R i chdal e and
SURGCDR John Duncan.
TOP : A C H- 53 l ands on.
LEFT: Appr oachi ng the
ships stern dock in a
l andi ng cr aft. BELOW:
Immunisation station at
work.
had been advertising for some time prior
to our arrival. Of course turning up with all
the noise and spectacle of a CH-53 landing,
didn’t go unnoticed.
The reception desk was busy and people
elected what services they wanted; not
surprisingly, most wanted to see all services
available. All patients were immunised as the
rates there are so low and diseases such as
tetanus and whopping cough remain still
endemic and claim many lives each year.
Malaria is common here, and many of the
locals had lost children to malaria. I met a
mother who lost two of her three children
the previous year to malaria and another who
All patients were immunised - tetanus and
whooping copugh remain endemic and
claim many lives…malaria is common
”
packed in their big chilly bins with lots of
had just lost twins. It is very, very sad and
icepacks and a thermometer to monitor the
Papua New Guinea has one of the highest
temperature. We packed the chopper with
childhood death rates in the world.”
the washout of a bridge some 3-4 years ago;
The plan was to fly in by chopper each
while there is an airstrip there is no regular
morning; LMED RIchdale and I were ros-
the supplies and then waited, waited and
The US Navy dentist was in high demand
air service. The local population are subsis-
tered on at Josephstall for the first two
waited some more. Eventually we boarded
and as he was ethic Chinese the locals called
tence farmers; there is no electricity and no
days. There were Medcaps at other areas
the chopper and headed out.
him the “Tong tong toot doctor” - pidgin (talk
employment. There is a local health clinic,
as well. The helicopters in the PELELIU had
Our interpreters, health students from
but it is sporadically staffed and has a poor
often been grounded for various reasons
the local Madang University, had minimal
Here the only services the dentist could of-
supply of vaccinations and medications.
during the deployment - with this in mind I
helicopter experience and were particularly
fer was extraction of teeth; at some of the
had packed for a 3-4 day stint, in case the
excited by this flight in the huge CH-53. After
other Medcaps there was the option of fill-
helicopter went u/s.
a long and picturesque flight over the moun-
ings where there was a production line set
For Pacific Partnership 2007, we planned
daily Medcaps there, with all staff returning
pisin) for Chinese dentist [see glossary].
to the ship overnight. There was no plan to
0545: Muster in the Medical Triage area
tains with the smoke from the morning cook-
up with 97 fillings being done in one day.
RON (remain overnight) for any of the medi-
for a flight at 0700. Why is it that militaries
ing fires mingling with the morning mist, we
The nurses and the Medics worked on the
cal staff, however there was a contingent
around the world adhere to the hurry up
arrived at the Josephstall air strip; landing
immunisation station and were very busy
of the Sea Bees , US Navy Engineers, who
and wait philosophy? The medical supplies
well away from the local houses as not to
indeed. I alternated from the work as a pri-
were working on the local health clinic,
were boxed and ready, the vaccinations were
level them with the rotor wash. There was
mary care doc and that of a vaccinator. One
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needed a resupply. Another dinner of MREs
and an early night, due to the compete darkness from 1830.
I met a few of the Sea Bees who were
too scared to venture out from their tent
after dark as we were in deep jungle. This
surprised me as apart from the snakes (we
did not see any) the most dangerous animal that was going to whisk them off was
a fruit bat!
The third day started and we were all but
out of medications and vaccinations but
soon the CH-53 turned up and resupplied
us and so the day became as busy as the
previous two. There was a nagging worry
about the helicopter, as few of us had any
highlight for me was vaccinating a family
of five, Mum, Dad, and the three kids. We
continued on till 1530, when we packed up
and headed back to the airstrip to await the
arrival of the CH-53.
We had 2 primary health doctors, 3 paediatricans, a pharamcist, an optometrist
dentist, nurses and LMED Richdale. The
time for arrival of the CH-53 came and went
- late arrivals were not out of the ordinary but soon the call came through that indeed
“
SURGCDR Duncan with
so m e p a t i e n t s
A pikinini
l o oks on
the CH-53 turned up and resupplied us and so
the day became as busy as the previous two
”
clean clothes left and although the camp
was hospitable, there was a general lack of
showers. But the helicopter did turn up to
pick us up and there was a huge farewell
gathering for us, even though a new Medcap
LMED Tracey
Richdale (r) with
a U SN nurs e
was turning up the following day.
It was an interesting and challenging three
days there but also a very much fun and
We still had vaccines and the issue of main-
got up for the MRE breakfast. I can advise
rewarding time there as well. Both LMED
taining the cold chain had to be addressed,
all to avoid the egg and cheese omelet
Richdale and I went on to do other Medcaps
vaccination program. All in our team have re-
luckily there were two propane fridges which
MRE! The second day was busy (if anything,
in different areas of PNG but neither got back
ally enjoyed the deployment, with the medi-
we managed to get operational and keep the
busier) and because we were there, we got
to Josephstall.
cal aid, the vaccinating, the vet work and the
vaccinations cold overnight.
to start a lot earlier. The vaccinations had
There were various Medcaps each day in
engineering work, I think that we really made
remained cold overnight. The locals brought
different locations, as well as assistance
a huge difference here. Our team learnt a lot
misis doktors nurses
medics
It was now the fact that I had lugged a full
PIDGIN GLOSSARY
doctors
doktors
the chopper had gone u/s and we would be
pack made me quite happy as I unloaded my
a lot of food and we had bananas, paw paw,
to the local Madang hospital, public health
and gained valuable experience from this.
lik lik doktors there that night. So we loaded up the quad
sheets and supplies for the stay. Dinner was
and cooked sweet potatoes.
lectures, medical specialist teaching ses-
LMED Tracey Richdale, from Wanganui, said,
doktor blong eye bike and trailer again did an about turn and
MREs (Meals Ready to Eat) that ranged from
The word from the ship was that neither
sions at the local hospital, the Sea Bees
“I feel very proud to be given the opportunity
tit doktor [pronounced ‘toot’ doktor]
headed off to the local health clinic grounds
very good to the opposite extreme. We ate
helicopter was up and running and so we
at several locations and the Vetcaps going
to work with a highly trained team of profes-
where the Sea Bees were. And I must say
our MREs and then there was no power, as
would spend a second night there. So we
out as well.
sionals from many different nations. Together
Tong tong toot doktor
what gracious hosts they were: we had a
we were running low on diesel for the gen-
worked late and then headed back to the
The plan is for the USNS MERCY to return
our efforts in Papua New Guinea would have
pikinini tent, stretchers (which the USN call cots)
erators, and it was dark by 1830.
Sea Bees camp - by this stage we had all but
to PNG next year and hopefully we will get
helped the locals out tremendously and per-
lik lik pikinini run out of medications and vaccinations and
back to Josephstall and continue with the
haps even saved lives”
06 AUGUST
07 A U G U S T
0 8 AUGUST
0 9 AUGUST
1 0 AUGUST
The EHO team, including Australian Army and
I went ashore to the reception met and
WOMED Matravers joined 1st MEDCAP to
Weather: 28-30ºC, occasional showers.
For two days there was no specific medical work
RAAF officers and NCOs, head off tomorrow in
greeted the local population and the staff from
Bunabun Medical Clinic (Madang), where he
a landing craft and will be ashore for 5-7 days
the US Embassy. After the reception we got
vaccinated twenty four infants (0-2 years old)
WOMED Matravers attached to assist VETCAP
dealing with water projects, insect vector con-
back to the airport and about 3 minutes after
with US-supplied vaccines.
trol programs and public health matters.
lift-off there was a huge bang, the helicopter
and some really tiddly mosquito nets.
P
A
C
D
E
M
DIARY
The next day started at sunrise when we
The Sea Bees are also off tomorrow, one project is a major road in Madang where they are
taking ashore a bulldozer, graders and heavy
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had a hell of a shudder, there was a nasty
smell of smoke and the crewman opened the
emergency exit ...
roading equipment. The stern of the PELELIU
We went into a tight turn and an emergency
has a well deck where the landing craft are
landing back at the airport to find that we had
inside the ship, then the ship floods the well
blown an engine on takeoff. We then waited
deck and the landing craft then motor out.
for an hour or two for another chopper.
0530 – 1800. This was a voluntary assistance
optometrist
dentist
Ethnic Chinese
USN dentist
children
babies
for the others of our team so they went ashore
and painted the Kusbau school.
that the Kiwi team are doing on their ‘rostered
WOMED Matravers and LMED Gill have been out
This MEDCAP also included dental, optometry,
off’ days. Rostering is fluid as teams assess
on a lot of Vetcaps.
healthcare education and primary healthcare.
each site’s actual needs.
Overall, a very successful first day at this site.
LMED Gill continued vaccination programme at
in Vetcaps (they have had rabies vaccinations for
LMED Gill and AMED Gooch took a flying visit
Bunabun Medical Clinic, 0530 – 1800 Remain-
previous NZDF deployments).
in one of the ship’s helos (they enjoyed the
der of the Kiwi team onboard assisting in medi-
ride!) to the Josephstaal Health Clinic.
cal/surgical areas as required.
Only those with rabies vaccinations can take part
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THE WOODWINDS
We also have two woodwind quartets. The
Saxophone and Clarinet quartets cover the
more formal end of the Navy event cal-
NAVY RECRUITING
WAIROA STUDENTS SURVEY LIFE AT SEA
endar – such as receptions hosted by the
AFTER WEATHERING challenging spring
Governor General or the Prime Minister
conditions while surveying in Hawke
and at various naval events for our Admiral.
Bay, RESOLUTION entered Poverty Bay
Our wind ensemble has special style and
on 4 October to embark 11 enthusiastic
grace - they perform serious works and
and hungry students from Wairoa Col-
spend hours honing in on little fragments of
lege. The students had already experi-
on 28 June) left to right: AMUS
a piece to get just the right articulation on a
enced a speedy ride in the ship’s RHIB
Moses Sulusi (drums) AMUS
note or to bring out the inner harmonies of
from Gisborne harbour. Their three
S e rgei Khousnoutdi nov (trom bone)
another. The Clarinet Quartet is working on
hours at sea included the option of a
A MUS Mathew Shone (Saxophone)
the final two movements of Astor Piazzolla’s
continental or cooked breakfast, the
‘History Du Tango’, an incredibly descriptive
opportunity to steer the ship, try out
work set around a 1930s Bordello - think
the exercise equipment in the ship’s
Allo’ Allo’ and drinking a cappuccino outside
gymnasium and watch as the team on-
Renee’s Café!
board RESOLUTION brought the ship
th e new CANTERBURY at Lyttelton
AMUS Crai g Rhodes (tuba)
PO MUS Michael Miller (clarinet) &
POMUS Joanna Spei rs (trum pet).
SMALL SHIPS AND
SMALL GROUPS!
Meanwhile the Sax’es are preparing for
Nathan Kau
Kau from
Wairoa
College on
RESOLUTION
off G is borne.
safely into Gisborne.
their first major recording. We now have
three fully qualified sound engineers in
the Band who are all eager to test out our
new recording equipment. They hope to be
Gi vi ng r ecruiting a lift: (l to r)
LT S am Gr eenhalgh (O bs erv er),
CPOHCM Ati Wynyard (Helicopter
Crewman) Caitlin Booth (Head
Girl Southland Girls’ High School)
LTCDR James Tayler (FLT CDR and
P i l ot) Benj amin May nard (H ead
Boy, Southland Boys’ High School) .
BY AMUS TIM CHRISTIE
A S W E CELEBRATED the launching of ROTOITI, the first of our Inshore Patrol Vessels,
I want to pay homage to the small groups
within the Navy Band. These are the groups
that time and time again are called upon
Navy and to do this two Head Students
– sometimes at short notice – to fulfil the
were selected to experience flight in the
needs of an occasion when time, space or
Seasprite. Southland Boys’ High School
weather can be a factor. They often play be-
hosted the naval helicopter which landed
hind the scenes and yet provide countless
despite inclement weather. None-theless the hardy Southlanders, students
hours of entertainment to those watching
Sax quartet: PO M U S
Michael Miller, L M U S
Si m pson AMUS Ma th e w
Shone, AMUS Ti m Ch ri s ti e
and listening,
OUR DIXIELAND BAND
Kid Ory, Wild Bill Davison, Fats Waller and
Barney Bigard may not be household names
today, but these cool cats were the pioneers
stuff and belting out the melodies such as:
of early Jazz. They, along with more recogn-
Bill Bailey, Livery Stable Blues, Sugar Foot
isable names such as Louis Armstrong and
Stomp and Wolverine Blues, to name just
Jelly Roll Morton, formed the early Dixieland
a few.
Bands that we all know and sometimes laugh
On our excursion south to the Mainland,
at. But make no mistake, as we chuckle at the
our Dixie Band performed for appreciative
sight of a swinging Tuba and a dancing Banjo,
audiences in Lyttelton and at Caroline Bay for
don’t forget these were the sounds that our
CANTERBURY’s open days and other public
Grandparents swung their hips to all those
concerts around Canterbury province. They
many moves ago!
also performed at the naming ceremony
Well it’s 2007, and the world ain’t over yet,
for the new ROTOITI in Whangarei, at the
with Dixie music still being heard around
Devonport Gadsby picnic and, of course, dur-
the streets. The Navy Band’s Dixie group
ing our annual performances at the Hawkes
comprises of seven musicians strutting their
Bay’s Art Deco weekend.
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recording the music of ‘Carmen’ (by Bizet)
and ‘Hogwarts Hymn’ from ‘Harry Potter,’
to a more serious work ‘Pequena Czarda’
by Pedro Iturrable.
Now that it’s Spring (and not a minute
too soon!) you might hear our small groups
while walking down the streets of Devonport on your way to the local cafés! It could
be the sweet sounds of the Quartets, the
swinging rhythms of the Dixieland Band,
or maybe one of our other groups. They are
there for your listening pleasure - feel free
to stop, listen and say hello!
and staff, were out enmasse (some students were only in shirt sleeves, apparently impervious to the cold - potential
BY W OS C S R S GOLDING M NZM , R NZN
Navy Divers perhaps?)
SOUTHLAND SORTIE
landing, the winching of students into
AUGUS T is a period when Recruiters are
held at Southland Stadium, 23-24 August.
Invercargill airport. Interest in this activity
focussed on potential Naval Officers for
Positioned as a static display, organisers
was not confined to the school, with traf-
the next year’s intake. In most cases,
of the Expo said the Seasprite was a wel-
fic banked up on the adjacent road!
Recruiters develop potential officers by
come highlight and through its presence
Navy Careers are grateful for the sup-
developing their interest over some years;
significantly heightened the interest to-
port provided by Southland Boys’ High
however, impact promotion such as the
wards Navy and Air Force Careers.
School on this occasion, and appreciate
Local print media and TV covered the
the aircraft and the departure towards the
naval helicopter that recently visited
The aircraft, under command of LTCDR
the time provided by the air crew and
Southland, can raise the Navy’s profile to
James Talyer RNZN, had taken part in
support staff from No. 6 Squadron. They
new heights!
multi-agency Fisheries tasks, prior to
were all enthusiastic in supporting their
We were pleased to secure TE MANA’s
joining the Navy Recruiting team in Inver-
respective Services. It was a good ex-
Seasprite for the Southland Careers Expo
cargill. Our objective was to profile the
ample of a life less ordinary!
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Photo credit: Barry Harcourt, Chief Photographer, Southland Times.
The Di xi el and sextet ( i n front of
(NZDF Official).
MC 07-0249-26
BAND-DITS
Photo: Carol Cudby
OUR PEOPLE
A. The Navy contingent in Bamyan,
Afghanistan mark the Navy’s birthday: (l to
r): ACO Tameara Hill (standing), ACH Kylie
Butcher (standing), ACH Oliver Parata, LMT(L)
Maika Kingi, AMEDIC Theresa Best, LT Evan
Nind, POWTR Meleloto Tioeli, LT Matt Tinelly
(front l) & CHAP Colin Gordon (front r)
B. As a result of No. 6 Sqn helping out the
SPCA [NT125, p29], the crew were awarded
certificates of appreciation (l to r): AC Mike
Leonard, F/S Geoff Polglase, F/S Kevin
Hague, Vicki & Mr David Lloyd-Barker of the
SPCA, POHCM Karl Borck, A/LTCDR Wayne
Theobald and A/LTCDR Norm McDonald.
C. Marking the Navy’s birthday in Wellington
were (l to r): Merchant Navy Association
President Ian Dymock, CN, Barbara Devery and
Chris King of the Russian Convoy Club.
B
A
D. Former WOMAA Pete Sund left the Navy
last year and went to work in a 150-seat
seafood and steak restaurant and a Mexican
cafe. They were nominated for the Westpac
Business Excellence Awards and came away
with the award as the winners of Innovation
and Strategy. Back row l to r: Peter Sund &
Steven Sund; front row: Parmjit Sund, Kirsty
Allen, Prime Minister Helen Clark, Mayor Sir
Barry Curtis & Santosh Sund.
C
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E. The Phase 4 training course PH4 07/1
for LETs completed on 7 September after
6 months of academic and detailed theory
of electronic and equipment application
courses. AWT1 Benn Bryce (l) was winner
of the Lee McLellan Trophy awarded on an
annual basis to the Phase 4 (LET) Electronic
Technician who has “demonstrated strong
traits of trustworthiness, dependability and
determination that sets them apart from their
peers”. AWT1 Daza Begg (r) was winner
of the Clelland Challenge Cup awarded to
the highest achiever throughout the training
course for the Phase 4 training period.
F
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F. LT Dani East in CANTERBURY’s new canteen
G. Caught in the act when the Navy band
supported CANTERBURY in Timaru, CDR Frank
Rands and CDR Tony Millar try to play in tune!
H. While on Longlook, LT Karl Arndt got into the
rig of the day for Royal Ascot. But it appears his
horse didn’t win….
I. Mr Shiu, our senior laundry man, recently
reached the remarkable milestone of 50 years
of service, since starting with the Far East Fleet
in Hong Kong in the ;good old days’. Well done
Mr Shiu!
J. The RNZN Alpine and Ski Club with
friends and supporters at the Inter-ship ski
championships on Mt Ruapehu. See their report
p42.
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C O M B A T
F O R C E
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N A V A L
HMNZS TE KAHA IN MALAYSIA
This set the precedent for cocktail parties
to Lumut Naval base, Malaysia’s main naval
to come on this deployment, with a rousing
base for over 25,000 personnel. The NZ High
performance by our Maori Culture Group
Commissioner in Malaysia, his staff and their
who provided the atmosphere for a night
families took the opportunity to experience
which will be a fond memory for everyone
life on TE KAHA for the day’s passage from
involved. This was particularly the case for
Port Klang to Lumut, an 8 hour sail. They
the USN officers who attended, as they have
ended up getting a larger dose of this experi-
little contact with our navy at all, they all left
ence than expected however, when the Ship
with a very positive impression of ‘Kiwi hos-
was unable to come alongside for the night
pitality’. This was reciprocated the following
due to complications with berth availability.
morning (but not too early) when a group of
The challenge onboard was to find space to
our officers were invited aboard the ships of
sleep 17 guests, which was achieved but
TG70 for a tour. These included the aircraft
some had fitful sleeps. The Officers in the
carrier USS KITTY HAWK, the Arleigh Burke
supply department generously gave up their
Destroyers USS MUSTIN, USS CURTIS
pits for the night and ended up sleeping in
WILBUR and the Ticonderoga Cruiser USS
sleeping bags on the Wardroom deck.
COWPENS. The opportunity to see such an
After arrival in Lumut TE KAHA began a
impressive display of firepower is not one
busy maintenance period, employing local
which will be forgotten in a hurry.
workers to carry out a varied array of main-
The next day, after a fast cleanup, the Ship
tenance. Up to 30 workers a day turned to,
was open to visitors. It was well received by
chipping, painting and replacing some of the
the local people as over 1200 people made
components of the Ship’s interior to give it
use of the opportunity to explore a foreign
a shiny new look.
The Ship’s Maori Culture Group was away
MC 07-0309-83
A F TER A successful PASSEX with the Japanese Training Squadron, TE KAHA transited
the Singapore and Malacca Straits to arrive
in Port Klang, the main port for Malaysia’s
in Kuala Lumpur for the KL International
Tattoo over this period and many members
of Ship’s Company took advantage of this
great opportunity to clear leave in an inter-
capital, Kuala Lumpur, on 29 August. The
esting and vibrant country. The proximity
ships company immediately turned to and
to Pangkor Island, one of Malaysia’s major
readied the ship for this port visit. There was
resort islands, provided a chance to enjoy
a busy schedule of events and functions for
a few days on the beach before continuing
all the ships company, the focal point be-
with our busy deployment. The main mode
ing Merdeka Day, the 50th anniversary of
of transport on the island was by scooter,
Malaysia gaining independence from Great
and there were many dits to be shared by
Britain.
the crew of their adventures (and misadven-
calling on the Sultan of Selengal, in conjunc-
T OP: CPO E T N i c k R o w e , LE T R i m o vi c h K j e st r u p & P O WT M a r k G e o r w i t h J apanese
h o s t s o n t h e f l i g h t d e c k o f J D S S AWA G I R I . A B O V E LE FT: FLT LT Wi l l N e i l l R NZAF
( T E KAHA’s p i l o t ) t a ki n g a l o o k a t t h e U S S K I T T Y H AWK i n M a l a ysi a . A B O V E
RI GHT: CP O E T R o w e & LE T R i m o vi c h K j e st r u p w o r ki n g t h e i r p a ssa g e w i t h the
J a p a n Tr a i n i o n g S q u a d r o n [ se e C P O R o w e ’s st o r y p 9] .
tion with an impressive array of Flag Officers
from parts of the world which we, as New
warship over the seven hour period. Judging
of call being Okinawa, a Japanese island in
and Commanding Officers from around
Zealanders, rarely get to meet.
by the smiles of both children and adults the
the North China Sea. TE KAHA participated in
It began with the Commanding Officer,
CDR Andrew Grant, and the Defence Attachè
to Kuala Lumpur, CAPT Steve Streefkerk,
tures!) learning how to ride Malaysian style
on this picturesque island.
As TE KAHA’s stay in Malaysia drew to a
close it was time to sail again, the next port
the world. This set the scene for the truly
The emphasis that the Royal Malaysian
day was a success and everyone seemed to
EXERCISE MALSEA for the first 24 hours of
international event organised by Malaysia,
Navy (RMN) put on having contact at all
enjoy themselves while learning about NZ
sailing from Malaysia, in company with two
with ships from the USN, including aircraft
levels gave a feeling of ownership of the
Naval life. There were three displays set up
Malaysian Ships KD Lekir and KD Laksamana
carrier USS Kitty Hawk, Japan, France, and
event to the entire ship’s company. A large
on the flight deck which incorporated the
Mohammad Amin. This short but intense
of course New Zealand representing their
all ranks luncheon was held where Malaysian
Ship’s medics, divers and Seaman Combat
exercise gave the bridge and ops team the
countries in Port Klang. The Sultan’s Palace,
cuisine was sampled and a diverse group
Specialist branches. This enabled the visi-
challenging experience of conducting war-
just out of Port Klang, provided a sumptuous
of sailors were able to meet and exchange
tors to play with everything from pistols to
fare and refreshing our skills for operating
setting for the meeting of the representa-
experiences.
stethoscopes while the rating in charge of
in company with other Ships. It was com-
the display imparted their detailed knowl-
pleted well and was a reflection of the high
edge of the equipment and its use.
level of interoperability the two Navies have
tives from these countries and began a pro-
One of the highlights of the visit was a
ductive few days in which TE KAHA’s crew
Cocktail Party held onboard TE KAHA to en-
were able to get to know sailors and officers
tertain officers and diplomats based in KL.
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The next stop in our visit to Malaysia was
T E K A H A’s r u g b y
teram played the JTS
wh ile in D a r win
TE KAHA VISITED DARWIN IN MID-AUGUST, TO REFUEL AND RENDEVOUS
WITH THE JAPAN TRAINING SQUADRON. WHILE THERE, AET PAUL J
HINDS & AET MARK HODREN REPORT ON THIS BOOMING CITY…
DARWIN
To the uninitiated the city of Darwin Australia may well be thought of as an outback town,
well out of the way. Our recent visit to Darwin dispelled any notion that Darwin has not kept up
with the rest of Australia’s larger cities in terms of modernisation, industry, fashion, food, and
the best of Australian culture. Darwin came up trumps in terms of a truly relaxed vibe, mixed
with the right amount of bustle, a touch of island time, and tidy clean surroundings.
Located right on the coast and subject to a mild rainy season it is a lush and hospitable place
for both indigenous and introduced varieties of flora and fauna, of which good use is made
by the city’s botanical gardens and council’s parks and gardens team. This was definitely a
pleasant surprise as we had expected to find a sunburnt, dusty and brown location.
Home to approximately 100,000 people we found the city itself to be well laid out with main
arterial roads and cross connecting streets, with good peak hour traffic flow and a reliable
well priced public transport system.
The retail district within the city was great - specialty shops, high fashion, trinkets and
souvenirs, outdoor and sporting goods, and everything else for that matter, all with the lure
of air conditioning to keep you cool while purchasing that special something. And the monster shopping centre not half an hour away on the number 4 or 10 bus to Casuarina will most
certainly tame the credit card!
Darwin nightlife has a Friday night powerhouse, with the odd tavern and eatery scattered
around the city and the main nucleus of pubs, clubs and restaurants located on Mitchell St, Darwin’s Broadway. The punter has a great choice of chic and traditional establishments, ranging
from the prim and proper to the rollicking and heaving, leaving no room for disappointment.
Cuisine here is classy and varied with influence from many cultures, making particular use
of the vast seafood readily available - the port is only 10 minutes walk away.
Overall, our thoughts and memories of Darwin – Capital of the Northern Territory are good
ones which will remain for a long time. For those of you in need of a good break away, keen
on somewhere different from the Matamata camping ground, get on a plane and experience
this gem of a city for yourself. If you’re one who thrives in the heat, Darwin is most definitely
the place for you.
been developing over recent years.
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N A V A L
C O M B A T
D I V I N G
F O R C E
&
M C M
DIVING & MCM FORCE
F O R C E
IN MANAWANUI (the pride of the Navy) our
Trace: It’s always good putting up a good
company are always ready to go anywhere
feed and seeing that the boys are happy and
at any time to perform any task. Ship’s mo-
enjoying it.
rale is always high, with cheerful attitudes
What is your most memorable moment
in the Navy so far?
and humour. At the same time we keep our
operational objectives in mind.
One big factor for the good morale onboard
Baz: Being able to serve in CANTERBURY in
is the food; we are consistently serving food
Timor [1999] would have to be a highlight, but
of a very high standard. CN, MCC, MCM,
also meeting so many diverse people, and
‘ baz’
the ODT, even the Army, have all been impressed when they have visited and I’m sure
they would all vouch for the high standard
of the food.
Our two chefs, LCH “Baz” Bowden and
OCH Trace Collinson-Smith, run the Galley.
Baz has been in the Navy for almost 10 years
H M NZ S T E M A N A :
SUCCESSFUL
OPERATION
FOR NAVY AND
FISHERIES
using the ship’s Boarding Team and MFish
officers. Noting the air temperature was 1ºC
with 3 – 4m swells and some snow, this was
not an easy task! Once on board the first
vessel, the intricacies of a large processing
A B O V E LE FT: B o a r d i n g b r i e f ; S LT Paddy
B a ke r ( i n ye l l o w ) w i t h M Fi sh o ffi cer s.
A B O V E : T E M A N A’s R H I B a l o n g si de a
l a r g e f i s h i n g v e s s e l a s t h e b o a rding
party climbs aboard.
trawler were explained to the Boarding Team
Otago Harbour, leaving behind fisherman
whilst the MFish officers completed their
plying their trade in one of the most unfor-
checks. Dual boardings were completed in
giving environments in the world.
the afternoon using two Boarding Teams to
inspect two fishing vessels concurrently.
One of the Navy Boarding Party Officers,
SLT Patrick Baker said of the operation, “Go-
H MN ZS MA N AWA N U I :
COOKING WITH
fitted in comfortably and his first 14 days at
&
‘BAZ’
TRACE
sea were very successful with him getting
BY LS A TR EY HER EM IA
now, with many postings and vast amount of
sea experience – in total 1494 days at sea!
On the other side of the Galley, Trace joined
the Navy at the beginning of 2007, and is
new to MANAWANUI. Although new, he has
helping out ashore e.g. Kiwi House [in Dili].
Trace: Passing out of training - I never
thought I’d be here. I didn’t ever think I would
join, let alone pass!
What is your greatest personal achievement?
Baz: Being father of Declan, aka “Daddy’s
Little Tonka Truck”.
Trace: Being a part of my successful band
“Atherton Ave,” we made a big name for
ourselves in the underground music scene
in Hamilton.
How do you relax away from the job?
his ‘mornay task’ signed off by preparing a
Baz: Cups of tea, spending time with family
yummy mussel and scallop dish from fresh
and friends ashore.
seafood collected by the crew.
Trace: I really enjoy music - either listen-
Come into our Galley as we introduce you
The second day of the operation brought
ing to the Southern Ocean and noting the
TE MANA SAILED from Devonport in sup-
to the “LCH of the Fleet” “Baz” Bowden
more challenging seas and in these ad-
tasks we were performing, I had thought
and OCH Trace Collinson-Smith:
port of the Ministry of Fisheries for the
verse conditions two more boardings were
that we would get a cold welcome to match
enforcement of fish species quotas in the
achieved, bringing a total of five successful
the weather, however in most cases the
waters around NZ. The joint operation began
boardings in the first two days. The next task
people that I met were happy to talk about
on Sunday 2 September on completion of
was to move north to the Auckland Islands
the differences and similarities we both
a successful port visit to Timaru - the first
to board vessels involved in scampi trawling.
faced in our jobs. It is in that respect that
ever for the frigate.
Arriving in the designated task area, three
I will remember this cold week in Septem-
With MFish Officers onboard, TE MANA
fishing vessels were boarded; one involved
ber, and look forward to future multi-agency
sailed south to the Campbell Island Plateau
a bumpy seven mile trip up the harbour in
operations”.
in the Southern Ocean, tasked to intercept
deteriorating weather conditions testing
MFish Manager Maritime Operations Gary
Baz: Came on in June 06. I love it mate,
and board vessels catching the Southern
the determination and skills of TE MANA’s
Orr said it was a great opportunity to get
it’s the place to be I reckon it’s the Navy
Blue Whiting. Briefings were conducted dur-
seaboat crews.
out and work with the Navy in the Southern
within the Navy!
ing or playing - and I enjoy hanging with my
family and friends.
If you could have 3 people over for tea,
who would they be & what would you
serve them?
Where are you from?
Baz: The sunny Nelson mate.
Baz: Gordon Ramsey (Hells Kitchen Top
Trace: Te Kuiti.
How long have you been onboard
Manawanui? What are your thoughts
so far?
Trace: I have been on for 2 weeks, and I’m
Chef) and Hugh Hefner, and I would serve
trace
“
It’s always good
them culinary delights of seafood.
Trace: Jessica Alba, Kate Moss, and Kiera
Knightly. I would make Baz come over and
cook because he’s way better then me.
Who will win the rugby world cup?
Baz: Got to be us!!
ing the voyage south covering meteorology
After the successful boarding in the Auck-
and intelligence as well as drills and discus-
land and Campbell Island Plateaux, TE MANA
“The ability to work with Navy and the
sions to establish the working guidelines for
headed towards Dunedin on the lookout for
seven new vessels due to arrive in the
Navy and MFish personnel on the joint op-
two ling and hake trawlers on the way. Again
Project Protector fleet will increase MFish’s
eration. Noting our future Naval Patrol Force
in adverse conditions, one of the vessels
ability to inspect fishing vessels and protect
ships being built under Project Protector,
was boarded, with the deteriorating weather
the sustainability of New Zealand’s valuable
multi-agency operations will become more
conditions preventing boardingA of the sec-
fisheries. The fact that MFish can turn up
frequent in and around the NZ EEZ.
ond. Innovation prevailed and the second
in places like the sub-Antarctic reinforces
What do you enjoy most about your
job?
vessel was questioned via VHF radio.
that with Project Protector, fishing vessels
Baz: Cooking supreme healthy feeds for the
with ‘smiles on dials.’ So thanks guys, keep
can expect to see us anywhere and at any
ship’s company; a smile on their faces is a
up the great work and keep the pride of the
time.”
smile on my face.
Navy going. Go the All Blacks!
Arriving in the operational area, TE MANA
utilised the ship’s helicopter as “eyes in the
After 96 hours and nine successful board-
sky” whilst the first boarding took place
ings, TE MANA turned for the shelter of
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Ocean again.
really enjoying my time so far. I now have a
better idea of what the Navy is about, you
learn so much more here at sea then being
ashore. There’s never a dull moment, it’s
all good.
putting up a good
feed and seeing that
the boys are happy
and enjoying it
Trace: All Blacks definitely.
As you can tell, they make a very down to
earth but dedicated team. With such a small
ship’s company, there are many other jobs to
do like special sea dutymen, DC exercises,
RHIB duties, etc; so the time is limited.
However the job still gets done in the Galley
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A: Tr oops em bar k fr om the ster n r am p i nto an LC M . B: LTCOL Shapland, CDR
M i l l ar & LTC OL How ar d w atch the off- l oad at Wel l i ngton. C: Whiskey Company
and CANTERBURY sent their support to the ABs from Wellington, but perhaps
the shi p shoul d have sai l ed to C ar di ff i nstead! D: C AN TERB U RY’s Supply O fficer
LTC DR Justi n M ace w atches an NZLAV dr i ve off the starboard ramp. E: An LCM
appr oaches the beach. F: An NZLAV is lowered through one of the hatches in
CANTERBURY’s flight deck.
B
H M N Z S C A N TERB U R Y:
‘JOINTNESS AT ITS BEST’
BY JUDITH M ART I N
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EXERCISE WOLF:
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With its additional Army personnel on
What were the challenges for his soldiers?
board, the ship sailed to the Marlborough
Apart from a couple of cases of sea sick-
Sounds where its LCMs (medium land craft),
ness there were very few, he said. “It was
complete with a Pinzgauer and 40 people
important that we as soldiers become used
on board, were put through their paces. The
to a different culture – our Service language,
23 metre long LCMs can carry 50 tonnes of
how we interact, different ranks, different
cargo at 9 knots up to 250 miles, and if no
procedures. But all that went incredibly
port facilities are available can unload cargo
smoothly. I think everyone had a willingness
through the bow ramp.
to make things work, as this is new, and a
For LTCOL Howard, Commanding Officer
very exciting development for both services.
I RNZIR, the exercise was much more than
Also, in the past 10 years we have been on
trying out what the new ship has to offer.
many operations together, for example, East
series in which the Army and Navy have
“The main point of the exercise was to test
Timor and Afghanistan, and there are already
worked together to try out the extensive ca-
the capability the CANTERBURY brings to
established bonds between Navy and Army
LT C O L J O H N H O W A R D and the CO of
pabilities presented to both Services by the
Defence. This vessel gives us as a Defence
personnel.”
HMNZS CANTERBURY, wait patiently on
new CANTERBURY. All three Services are
Force the ability to put a huge capability in
LTCDR Justin Mace, the CANTERBURY’s
wind-whipped Aotea Quay wharf. In front
extensively involved in the Wolf series, which
one place and move it anywhere where it is
supply officer, has been something of a con-
of them is CANTERBURY, the Navy’s new
Commander Joint Force NZ, Rear Admiral
needed around the world. We haven’t had
duit during the exercise between the ship,
multi-role vessel. But for the first time since
Jack Steer, says is “jointness at its best”.
that before, and nor have we worked with
and contingent of soldiers and their kit. The
WWII there are five times more soldiers on
A 260-strong contingent from 2 Land
the Navy to this extent before. Not only does
biggest challenge faced by the ship’s com-
this vessel than sailors. And the ship is full
Force Group made up of mostly of Whiskey
the MRV allow us to transport our vehicles,
pany, he says, has been that all procedures
of Army kit – Light Armoured Vehicles, Pin-
Company, but also reconnaissance troops
troops and their associated logistics to wher-
were new to everyone involved. “We’ve nev-
zgauers, and Unimog trucks. The vehicles
and snipers, logistics personnel, medics,
ever and get close and onto a beach, but its
er done it before. This was the first time and
idle at the entrance to the ship’s starboard
engineer and gunners, as well as their kit,
medical and command and control facilities
to a large extent it was a case of ‘we don’t
ramp, and on the dot of 1300 begin to roll
embarked in the sealift ship in Napier.
are just outstanding.”
know what we don’t know’. Just because
It was an opportunity for the ship’s Army
The ship will be able to be used in sce-
all their vehicles fitted into the ship on paper
“It is,” says LTCOL Howard, Commanding
amphibious load team – seven Army person-
narios similar to those faced by the NZDF
didn’t mean that they would all fit in reality.
Officer of 1 RNZIR, “a very satisfying mo-
nel from 5 Transport Company – to load and
in Timor Leste and Bougainville, and also to
Another thing we were worried about was
ment.” And CDR Millar agrees.
unload a company group, stow their equip-
transport civil aid, materials and heavy mov-
keeping the soldiers busy at sea; but with
ing equipment for example, to wherever it
some good work by the Embarked Force and
may be needed.
by our people it all seemed to go well.
off and head north.
The occasion is the end of a week long
exercise which is part of the on-going Wolf
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FLEET PROGRESS
N A V A L
S U P P O R T
H Y D R O G R A P H I C
F O R C E
S U R V E Y
F O R CDIVING
E
& MCM FORCE
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‘ALL THREE SERVICES
HAVE A ROLE’
Exercise WOLF epitomises jointness at its best, with all three Services having a vital
role to play, says Commander, Joint Forces, Rear Admiral Jack Steer. The exercise
aims to see the 1st Battalion, 1 RNZIR able to provide a cavalry company group supported not only by the ground assets it requires to conduct contemporary operations,
but also a maritime delivery option and air surveillance.
The first integrated trial of CANTERBURY’s embarked forces’ capabilities saw some 250
soldiers and 50 vehicles, including a number of the Army’s Light Armoured Vehicles (LAVs)
loaded onto the ship while she was berthed in Napier.
“This was an important activity for the Ship and provides a significant milestone in our
plan to build operational capability,” said CANTERBURY’s CO, CDR Tony Millar. “The
requirement to take NZDF and coalition personnel and equipment to a port and offload
them safely and efficiently will be an important aspect of CANTERBURY’s multi-mission
capabilities.”
The ship’s joint training programme was:
RESOLUTION
‘DROGS ON’!
18 - 21 September – Napier Harbour
TO P: An NZLAV drive s o f f . ABOVE :
Cou sins-in-arms: MA J J a m e s K a i o ( O C
Whiskey Coy) and LT C D R M e l i s s a K a i o
(MEO, CANTERBUR Y )
“There was an enormous amount of planning and effort that went into preparing for
the embarked force: the ship’s command
team has been planning for this sort of activity for almost a year. The ship’s amphibious
• Testing loading and unloading of troops and equipment
21 - 23 September – Marlborough Sounds
• Rehearsing at-sea operations
BY S LT DANIEL W IER ENGA R NZN
Monday 24 September – Wellington Harbour
• Full tactical offload of troops, vehicles and equipment
The Army and Air Force then continued with Exercise Wolf throughout the North Island.
No.3 Sqn and No.5 Sqn RNZAF, were involved, with No.3 Squadron’s helicopters inserting
reconnaissance and snipers into the area to feed real-time information.
A F T E R A S I X M O N T H break from LINZ
shipping lane surveying, including a three
month maintenance period and a trip up to
the Pacific Islands, RESOLUTION made a
load team, from 5 Movements company but
The CO of No.5 Sqn, WGCDR Logan Cudby, says the exercise was an excellent opportunity
return to the familiar waters of Hawke Bay
posted permanently to CANTERBURY, put
for three of the Squadron’s P-3 Orions to use their recently installed electro-optics sys-
to commence another 8 weeks hydrographic
in a huge effort.
tems. The three aircraft have the cameras fitted as a precursor to the P-3K2 Orion upgrade,
surveying.
“Our ship’s company is 60, but with trainees we normally have 80-85 onboard. With
WOLF 3 we went up to 301. It’s not easy at
first- for the ship’s company CANTERBURY
is their home, they live onboard and spend
all their time here, and all of a sudden it’s
like Christmas and 220 relations come to
A B O VE: O H SO Katrina
Mohi, OHSO Bradley
Holland and AHSO
G reg Carter monitor
data quality on
RESOLUTION’s bridge.
L EF T: The areas
s urv ey ed in H awk e
Bay; current work is
in orange. B EL O W:
A mes s dinner was
held in RESOLUTION’s
wardroom while in
Tauranga to farewell
LTCD R H ugh A itk en.
H M NZ S RE SO L U T IO N:
which involves a major enhancement of the aircrafts’ capability over land and sea.
WGCDR Cudby says the kit is “the best commercially available in the world” and can
provide an important real-time relay of ground activities. While the P-3s are well used to
maritime surveillance, land surveillance is new to No.5 Squadron. He says other militaries are increasingly using P-3s for land surveillance as they can fly for a long time, and
have a flexible crew composition.
During the first 10 day surveying period we
experienced great weather conditions and
completed 605.6 nautical line miles of the
3825 nautical line miles required to be surveyed this year [see graphic]. During our next
4 periods we aim to complete the majority
of these line miles and also conduct other
visit. I think the design of the ship helped
survey activities such as seabed samples
us a lot - the embarked force have their own
and buoy fixing.
dining hall and recreation area so there is a
“We need to practise a lot, especially with
embarkation organisation. We also need to
During these survey periods, to alleviate
lot of space for everyone. The soldiers were
vehicles, as these sorts of skills degrade
practise some more diverse missions such
what can sometimes be a rather repeti-
very cooperative when we had any teething
over time.
as humanitarian aid like the relief effort New
tious job, we maintain a busy programme of
Before returning to Auckland we have
Gisborne area. Our final visit for the year will
“For example we can’t practise transfer-
Zealand provided after the 2004 tsunami, and
damage control training as well as activities
three more port visits. Two visits will be
be to Napier, prior to returning to DNB for a
ring a LAV, LOV or Unimog from the ship
evacuation operations so that the “multi-
such as quiz nights, tabloid sports and even
into our home port of Gisborne, the second
short maintenance period.
LTCDR Mace said the Army and Navy
to an LCM and then onto a beach unless
role” side of the ship is developed. This will
a ‘Make your own pizza’ night. During this
of which will coincide with the Te Ūnga Mai
These port visits are always eagerly antici-
would exercise whenever possible to ensure
we have regular access to these vehicles.
mean working with a more diverse range of
period the satellite TV system has proven its
Festival commemorating the first landing
pated and a good opportunity for ship’s com-
embarkation and disembarkation proficiency
We also need to practise and refine hoist-
NZ Army and RNZAF units, such as 2 Engi-
worth with the entire ship’s company enjoy-
of Captain James Cook and celebrating the
pany to experience the sights and sounds of
neer Regiment and No 3 Squadron.”
ing the Rugby World Cup.
national and international significance of the
the East Coast.
problems .In fact they were a great bunch to
have as our first embarked force.
and speed.
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ing skills with the crane and our personnel
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31
LEGENDS OF THE SEA
A R O U N D
T H E
DUR ING THE 1930s France and Italy were
F L E E T
rivals for influence in the Mediterranean. At
COM P I L E D BY LC S S (A) J L BR OOK E , HQ J F N Z
NOTE: THIS FORECAST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE
OCTOBER - NOVEMBER 2007
OCTO BE R/NOVEMBER
HMNZS MANAWANUI [LTCDR N M LONGSTAFF RNZN]
HMNZS TE MANA [CDR W J TRUMPER RNZN]
15 – 31
SRA - DNB
01 – 18
18 – 26
26 – 30
SRA – DNB
HATS
Harbour Training Week
14 – 20
20 – 23
23 – 26
26 – 29
29 – 31
01 – 03
03 – 05
05 – 10
10 – 19
19 – 24
24 – 26
26 – 30
EEZ Patrol
Chatham Island
EEZ Patrol
DNB
Sea Training / ODT
HMNZS TE KAHA [CDR A S GRANT RNZN]
11 – 16
16 – 19
19 – 22
22 – 31
Shanghai
passage
Zhanjiang
Passage
01 – 03 Passage
03 – 05 Fleet Base West, Australia
05 – 10 ASWEX (Anti-submarine exercise)
10 – 11 Fleet Base West
11 – 15 ASWEX
15 – 20 PASSEX with RAN
20 – 24 Passage
24 – 26 DNB
26 – 30 PAL
Sea Training / ODT
DNB
Sea Training / ODT
DNB - Harbour Training
EEZ Patrol
Lyttelton
EEZ Patrol
OPERATIONAL DIVING TEAM [LTCDR D TURNER RNZN]
15 – 22
22 – 27
27 – 29
29 – 31
01 – 03
03 – 05
05 – 10
10 – 12
12 – 17
17 – 30
PAL
SSBA Work up Preps
DNB
Work up
Sea Training
DNB
Sea Training
DNB
IEDD Training
HMNZS WAKAKURA [LT L J BAKEWELL RNZN]
EEZ Patrol
DNB
SEA/OOW(A)
New Plymouth
EEZ Patrol
DNB
Preps for Maintenance
DNB
Sea training
01 – 03 Harbour Training
03 – 05 DNB
05 – 30 Aviation Training
H ydrographic S urvey F orce
HMNZS RESOLUTION [CDR M R TUFFIN RNZN]
15 – 18 Survey Ops
18 – 22 Napier
22 – 31 Survey Ops
01 – 02
02
03 04 – 05
05 – 12
12 – 30
Survey Ops
DNB
Family Day at Sea
DNB
Preps
IMAV – DNB
D iving and M C M F orce
15 – 19
19 – 20
20 – 23
23 – 25
25 – 31
EEZ Patrol
VR Training
Wellington
EEZ Patrol
DNB
15 – 23
23 – 26
26 – 29
29 – 31
32
32
DNB
Sea Training
DNB
OOW (A
NNTT112266OOCCTTOOBBEERR0077
14 – 15
15 – 19
19 – 21
21 – 23
23 – 31
Dunedin
EEZ Patrol
Napier
EEZ Patrol
DNB
01 – 05
05 – 10
10 – 12
12 – 17
17 – 19
19 – 21
21 – 24
24 – 26
26 – 30
DNB (incl. Sea
Demonstration Day)
EEZ Patrol
Opua
EEZ Patrol
VR Training
DNB
EEZ Patrol
Opua
EEZ Patrol
OOW (A)
DNB
Sea Training
Opua
At Sea
Harbour Training
DNB - IMAV
WHICH HAD TO
two quadruple turrets. When Italy’s Fascist
FIGHT AGAINST
leader, Mussolini, announced Italy’s plan to
BOTH SIDES
build two 35,000 battleships, France began
design studies for comparable ships with
DURING
380mm guns; again, the main armament
WWII
was to be mounted forward.
By May 1940, three sister ships were
under construction in France: RICHELIEU
been launched that March at St Nazaire;
but CLEMENCEAU was only 15% complete
in the Brest naval dockyard. When Nazi
Germany invaded that month, it became
a race to complete the first two ships sufficiently to sail them to French colonies in
June. RICHELIEU went to Dakar (in Senegal) and JEAN BART to Casablanca; the
French Armistice with the Nazis was signed
on 22 June.
VISITING SHIPS
FNS LA MOQUEUSE
29 OCT – 04 NOV DNB
HMAS KANIMBLA
11 - 15 TAURANGA
18 - 22 DUNEDIN
WWWWWW. .NNAAVVYY. .MMI ILL. .NNZZ
RICHELIEU & JEAN BART
FRANCE’S BIGGEST BATTLESHIPS
In Dakar, RICHELIEU was attacked by the
a magnetic mine in the Straits of Malacca.
British torpedo planes from HMS HERMES
Immediately after the war’s end, RICHELIEU
on 7 July, as part of wider actions against
was in action against Vietnamese nationalists
French ships that might otherwise be taken
as the French returned to Indochina.
by the Germans. In September 1940 the
Meanwhile JEAN BART had to wait until
British attacked again, as General de Gaulle’s
the war in Europe ended; from 1946 she was
forces tried unsuccessfully to take Dakar
taken in hand by the Brest naval dockyard
from Vichy French control. JEAN BART was
and in April 1950 commissioned into the
in action against the US Navy during the
French Navy – the last Dreadnought battle-
Anglo-American invasion of North Africa in
November 1942 (Operation TORCH).
W i t h t h e d e m i s e o f Vi chy Fr a n c e ,
RICHELIEU was sailed to the US where
she was repaired, modernised, fitted with
12 - 15 WELLINGTON
01 – 03
03 – 05
05 – 10
10 – 12
12 – 13
13 – 17
17 – 30
their main armament mounted forward in
through a hastily-dredged channel on 19
01 – 05 DNB (incl Sea
Demonstration Day)
05 – 10 EEZ Patrol
10 – 12 DNB
12 – 17 PAL – DNB
17 – 19 VR Training
24 – 26 Opua
HMNZS KIWI [LT J J MCQUEEN RNZN]
CHINESE NAVAL TG
PLA(N) ships HARBIN
& HONGZEHU
HMNZS KAHU [LT I BRADLEY RNZN]
BATTLESHIPS – SHIPS
still incomplete, raised steam and sailed
HMNZS CANTERBURY [CDR A M MILLAR MNZM RNZN]
15 – 23
23 – 26
26 – 31
LOOK AT FRANCE’S LAST
battlecruisers of the DUNKERQUE class
RICHELIEU sailed on 18 June; JEAN BART,
HMNZS ENDEAVOUR [CDR I J S ROUTLEDGE RNZN]
01 – 02
02 – 05
05 – 09
09 – 12
12 – 17
17 – 19
19 – 30
ing the GRAF SPEE. France built two fast
North Africa. Despite German air attacks,
N aval P atrol F orce
Sea Training / Passage
Cairns
Passage
CUP, NAVY TODAY TAKES A
was in final fit-out at Brest; JEAN BART had
N aval S upport F orce
15 – 18
18 – 23
23 – 31
THIS MONTH’S RUGBY WORLD
panzerschiffs (pocket battleships) includ-
(25,000 tons, 8 x 330mm (13”) guns) with
OCTOB E R / N OV E M B E R
N AVA L C O M B AT F O R C E
the same time Germany was building the
TO ACKNOWLEDGE THE HOSTS OF
RICHELIEU [1943]
FULL LOAD: 48,500 tonnes
L x B x D: 242 m x 33m x 10.5m
ship of any nation to be completed. In 1956
ARMAMENT:
8 x 381mm(15”)
JEAN BART sailed with the Suez task force
9 x 152mm (6”)
and provided fire support for French troops
12 x 100mm (3.9”) AA
in action against the Egyptians.
67 x 40mm Bofors AA
41 x 20mm Oerlikon AA
MACHINERY:
6 boilers, single
reduction geared
turbines, 4 shafts
150,000hp, 30 knots
FUEL: 6,900 tonnes
ENDURANCE:
9,500nm at 15knots
COMPLEMENT:
1550
Both battleships became training ships;
radar and the latest AA armament; her main
RICHELIEU in Brest until she was sold for
guns were re-bored to accommodate British
scrap in 1967, while JEAN BART was the
15” shells (381mm). By November 1943
gunnery school at Toulon until 1969. Despite
RICHELIEU was operating from Scapa Flow
an attempt to save her as a naval museum,
and involved in operations against German-
JEAN BART too was scrapped in 1971.
occupied Norway. Subsequently RICHELIEU
Looking back, it is now assessed that the
operated with the British Eastern Fleet
French battleships were the best of any of
based at Ceylon (Sri Lanka). Ironically her
the European battleships of that era. But as
only damage from the Japanese occurred
WWII unfolded JEAN BART was too late to
on 10 September 1945 (a week after the of-
take an effective part, while RICHELIEU had
ficial surrender) when the battleship set of
to fight against four different enemies.
TECH SPECS
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33
GALLEY SLIDE
NZDF PAY AND RENT
HOW IS THE SGA BEING ADJUSTED?
OLD
A LMOS T ALL NZDF uniformed person-
tary Remuneration Strategy project.”
nel are to receive an across-the-board
•The Navy have elected to use their allo-
pay rise of at least $1200, with NZDF
cation of funds on addressing seagoing
civilians also to receive a pay adjustment.
allowance rates in order to recognise
The military pay adjustment, to be made
the importance of well qualified per-
in October and back-dated to July 2007,
sonnel who go to sea.
and Defence Civilian pay adjustments
•The Army is changing its Skill Group
are the result of savings identified by the
Factors to address inequities among
Executive Leadership Team (ELT) in the
technical, non-technical and indentured
Baseline Review Project.
personnel trade bands.
CHANGES
TO NAVY’S
SEAGOING
ALLOWANCE
NEW
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
Tier 1
Tier 2
Tier 3
0-3 yrs
3-8 yrs
8+ yrs
0-2 yrs
2-4 yrs
4+ yrs
$5 a day
$15 a day
$20 a day
$7 a day
$15 a day
$20 a day
This means that you get more SGA initially, and it takes less
time to move up through the tiers.
• Those serving on IPCs will also receive a small increase in their
W HY IS THE S GA BEING ADJUS TED?
Special SGA from $0.88 to $1.23 per day (Tier One). Qualifying
times also change in accordance with the tables above.
• The SGA has not been adjusted since 1998.
B Y R A D AV I D LE D S O N , C H I E F O F N AV Y
• Notwithstanding that personnel who have done a lot of time
at sea will see no benefit from the changes, over the longer
As part of the pay adjustment recently
term and across the Navy this option is the fairest allocation
it pays its junior ranks and those under
announced by CDF, each Service
of the targeted funds.
training.
Chief was allocated some additional
identified has been divided among the
As a result of the annual rental review
funding to apply to Service-specific
three Services, and will be allocated by
the NZDF is obliged to undertake, most
remuneration initiatives. Everyone in
each Service, over and above the $1200,
Service housing rentals and barrack
the Navy – ashore and afloat makes a
as targeted adjustments which best suit
charges are to increase in November
contribution. Across all of our trades
their specific service priorities.
2007. The maximum increase in any
there are significant challenges.
For Defence civilians, pay increase
single case will be no more than $22 fort-
Across the Navy people are working
amounts will depend on the type of
nightly, with most service tenants paying
hard. Day after day the Navy team
contract and be implemented from Sep-
between $10 and $13 extra per fortnight.
continues to deliver everything
tember 2007.
A letter will be sent to all service tenants
required and expected of us.
•The Air Force is increasing the salaries
located to the $1200 across the board
increase. The balance of the savings
The Navy is increasing its sea-going
allowances, the Army has chosen to
advising them of the changes in their
specific rental or quarters charges.
focus on equalising trade pay disparities
LTGEN Mateparae said, “While there
amongst its personnel; the Air Force is
was never a good time to increase rents,
providing pay rises to its junior person-
accommodation charges were increasing
nel.
generally throughout New Zealand. Fail-
Chief of Defence Force, LTGEN Jerry
ure to review accommodation charges
Mateparae, said the pay rise was in rec-
would have the effect of increasing the
ognition of inherent military skills and the
housing discount benefit beyond the
unique nature of military service.
levels agreed by the Inland Revenue
Fundamentally, though, without Sailors
ready to go to sea and ready to accept
the demands of that environment, we
would have no chance of achieving
our fundamental task – to take our
ships to sea. It is important, therefore,
that we particularly acknowledge
and recognise that service at sea is a
defining and critical characteristic of
the Navy.
“We aim to encourage excellence and
Department, with detrimental spin-offs
compensate our personnel for the ardu-
for personnel, who could face increased
I know, too, that Project Matakite
ous and hazardous service they deliver.
taxation”.
identified Seagoing Allowance (SGA) as
a key issue across the Navy. I am also
I believe salary is just one part of a total
Despite the increase, Service rent-
rewards package, and being a member
als remain substantially below market
aware that it has not been reviewed for
of the NZDF has benefits other than just
rates, he said. “NZDF rental rates have
almost ten years. Consequently, after
at least a 40 percent discount on the
reviewing a number of options, I have
well into the process of developing a ro-
Quotable Value of general rentals in
decided to use the additional funds to
bust annual review system which aims to
the Palmerston North area. This still re-
adjust the eligibility criteria and rates
promote fairness, equity, accountability,
mains relatively good value for service
for Seagoing Allowance.
and is transparent through the NZDF Mili-
personnel.”
monetary compensation. We are now
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W HEN W ILL THE NEW S GA TAK E EF F ECT?
• Like the two step pay adjustment, the new SGA will be paid
in October and backdated to 1 July 07.
• No action is required from you, the adjustment will happen
• This increase does not benefit specific ranks or trades to the
detriment of others.
automatically.
If you have any questions, please contact the Director Naval Personnel
• If the funding was allocated to base salary, compulsory em-
Policy (CDR Andrew Patterson) DTeln 349-7344
ployer superannuation costs would have reduced the amount
CONGRATULATIONS ON
YOUR PROMOTION
CHAPLAIN W S M
Toleafoa RNZN
LTCDR P J Drew RNZNVR
A/LTCDR P J Rowe RNZN
LT S L Hansen RNZN
LT I G R Marshall RNZN
LT C M Williams RNZN
SLT G D Morris RNZNVR
SLT M J Tolerton RNZNVR
SLT M J Stephens RNZNVR
WOPTI N S Hooper
CPOPTI P J R Hodge
CPOMEDIC B A Thompson
MAA L M Glennie
POCH R J Garrett
POSA J E I Henshaw
A/POSCS M D P Latu
POMUS C D Lawrence
POEWS K O’brien
POCSS C L Sinclair
POSA K J Watt
A/POWTR M B T Wihapi
LSTD M S Beattie
LET E E Duffill
LCH C M Henderson
LMT(L) K J Hulleman
LMT(L) S N R Hunter
LET A V Jones
LET M T P Ormsby
LCH N H Peseta
LMT(L) B R Stewart
LSTD S A Teal
LMT(L) P J Te Whiu
AHSO A R Gallagher
AMT2 G L Gurney
AMT2 J D Hook
AET2 J F Phillips
ASCS J B Robertson
AMT2 K Q Scott
AET2 J D Singh
ASCS L B Walsh
ASCS C Wehi
MC 07-0383-01
Most of the savings have been al-
available to the Navy.
SUPPLY OFFICERS’ CONFERENCE
IN AUGUS T the annual Supply Officers’ Conference was held at Ngataringa Sports Complex.
In addition to a range of Supply-related subjects, presentations were given by two of four officers attending from the RAN.
FAREWELL AND THANK YOU
FOR YOUR SERVICE
A/LTCDR A R W Parker RNZN
LT R R Butterfield RNZN
LT G J Schmitt RNZNVR
SLT D W Van De Wetering
RNZN
ENS M J Borlase RNZN
MID C M Durrant RNZN
MID K S Crosland RNZN
MID M J O’Leary RNZN
MID M A J Lee RNZN
WOMT(P) D M Craig
CPOSA P D Murphy
POMEDIC A P K Roberts
POET H N Stuart
LPTI R I Chaffey
AMT2 J D Dutton
ASTD N A Parata
OMTO D T E Goodhue
CAPT Steve O’Keefe discussed HR issues facing the RAN, and CDR Geoff Turner, the RAN
FSO, discussed the RAN Fleet Support Organisation. The opportunity was also taken to discuss
issues of common interest to both navies. While the challenges faced by both navies were remarkably similar, the solutions being taken to them differed, and a healthy exchange of ideas
and information took place.
The conference was followed by sport in the fleet gymnasium and a mess dinner in the PHILOMEL Wardroom that evening. During a break in the conference the rain stopped just long
enough for the attached group photo to be taken in bright sunlight!
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35
OUR NAVAL HERITAGE
THIS MONTH THE OLD FRIGATE CANTERBURY WAS SUNK
IN THE BAY OF ISLANDS TO BECOME A DIVE WRECK AND
TOURIST ATTRACTION. MURRAY BAYS, THE NAVAL SUPPLY
DEPOT COMMERCIAL MANAGER DESCRIBES…
THE OLD CANTERBURY’S
LAST DAYS AT DEVONPORT
a partnership with local Iwi with the Trust,
While the hull was largely free of marine
missioned into our Navy in 1971 and was
with 50% tangata whenua as active partici-
growth, the inspection confirmed the pres-
finally decommissioned from service on 31
pants: the two Ngapuhi Iwi sub-hapu, the
ence of Styela clava (sea squirt) – see box.
March 2005. The old ship then became the
Patukeha and the Ngati Kuta.
responsibility of Captain Fleet Support. As
The objective of the Trust is to sink the
MC 07-0065-06
T H E F R I G AT E C A N T E R B U R Y was com-
ABOV E: VTF staff with special links to the frigate CANTERBURY were also the
last to work on her (l tor): Jim Matthews, Phil Popma n, Anuruddha Fernando, Paul
Domney, Brian Parker, Dean Capon, Matt Reid, Graham Kelsey, John Ingham,
Br endan M ol oney & M i ke Jol l y. BELOW: CANTERBURY with the bio-security
w r appi ng on her hul l .
Len Bilton - who along with Mr Rapley had
been involved in several high-profile disposal
projects. Preparations included the removal
of all specialised military equipment and
HUL L WRAP
ensuring that the status of the vessel was
the last of the RNZN Leander-class ships,
frigate in Deep Water Cove in the Bay of
Given the presence of the sea squirt, it
recorded and compiled in reports. Those
her decommissioning also allowed us to
Islands as a dive attraction and as part of a
was decided that CANTERBURY would be
reports assisting the BOICCT project team
withdraw from service all Leander-unique
community-initiated fishery enhancement
subjected to a ‘hull wrapping’ experiment
with their preparations for the sinking –
equipment and spares. The market tender
project. The sinking site was identified by the
conducted at the request of, and under the
which are now being undertaken alongside
and subsequent sale was successfully
tangata whenua as being sacred to them,
supervision of, Biosecurity NZ. This involved
the wharf at Opua in the Bay of Islands.
completed in April 2006 - concluding our
with the vessel to finally rest at the base of
the wrapping of the hull in heavy plastic to
Leander-class era.
their sacred mountain Rakaumangamanga
completely seal it off from the tidal flow
SIG NIN G C E R E MON Y
- one of the pillars of the sacred house of
and to reduce exposure to light. If success-
With the Resource Consent completed, the
the Ngapuhi.
On 27 February 2006 the Minister of Defence had announced that the RNZN would
ful, this measure would have effectively
way was clear to conclude the sale. The sign-
be seeking proposals for disposal of the de-
The BOICCT worked through the compli-
eliminated the flow of fresh nutrients and
ing ceremony took place at Te Taua Moana
commissioned frigate. That meant for us in
ance requirements to attain the required re-
oxygen; in effect the stagnation of the origi-
Marae on 2 February, in the presence of our
the Naval Supply Depot (NSD) we developed
source consent for the project. The Trust was
nal sea water sealed between the plastic
Governor General. Firstly, the Powhiri com-
the tender documentation and established
officially notified by the Northland Regional
shroud and the hull would create an environ-
menced with a Karanga by the Tangata Whe-
the terms and conditions of sale. The ten-
Council on 15 December 2006 that the re-
ment of accelerated decomposition, killing
der process began in April and a variety of
source consent for the project had been is-
off any marine growth that was present.
proposals were received in response. The
sued, albeit subject to some conditions.
This process has been undertaken suc-
nua (people of the Marae) with the women
course to afford their passengers a better
demonstrated that the concept is a workable
clearing a pathway by calling the visitors
view of the spectacle.
one and with some refinements could well
onto the Marae. The Whaikorero (the formal
be useful in future.
speeches) informed all present of where the
majority were from charitable organisations
One condition was that the BOICCT had to
cessfully in the past on smaller vessels.
Unfortunately, due to tidal movement,
seeking to sink the vessel as a recreational
ensure that no unwanted marine organisms
Divers contracted to Biosecurity NZ spent
wakes and generally windy conditions, the
During the resource consent process, the
visitors are from and why they had come to
reef for divers.
(registered under the Biosecurity Act 1993)
two days wrapping the hull and securing
wrapping came adrift after just a few days,
Navy continued to prepare the ship for the
the Marae. Waiata were sung in support of
The outcome of the tender evaluation saw
were introduced to the coastal marine area
the shroud - the outcome resembling a ship
allowing clean sea water in. Consequently,
final handover. Preparations were under the
each of the speakers.
the ‘Bay of Islands Canterbury Charitable
at Deep Water Cove. An inspection of the
wearing a giant pair of white bloomers! The
the plastic wrapping was removed and plans
supervision of LT Simon Wells and Dennis
RNZN speakers included Burt McLean and
Trust’ (BOICCT - a charitable trust from the
frigate’s hull was completed in late Decem-
sight was so unusual, the Devonport ferries
to dry-dock the vessel for cleaning were
Rapley, of the NSD Commercial Disposal
Bruce Pukepuke - the Kaumatua for Te Taua
Far North) selected. The BOICCT had formed
ber under the direction of Biosecurity NZ.
deviated from their normal harbour crossing
made. Biosecurity NZ says the trial still
Team. Assistance was provided by CPOET
Moana O Aotearoa - and the Chief of Navy.
36
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37
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OUR NAVAL HERITAGE
CN was called upon at short notice to speak,
and impressed everyone present with his
grasp of te reo. He was complimented on his
bilingual prowess by the Hon Dover Samuels
MP during the MP’s speech. The Waiata for
each Navy speaker were performed by the
RNZN Te Reo Heramana Cultural Club and
included moving renditions of Te Taua Moana,
E Toru Nga Mea and Ma Wai Ra.
The visitors presented the RNZN with
a magnificently carved and framed Waka
paddle as their acknowledgement of the forMC 07-0027-04
mer CANTERBURY. The Waiata performed by
the visitors were equally moving with Auntie
Ma, a prominent elder of the Ngapuhi Iwi,
guiding the way.
The second part of the ceremony, the signing of the sale agreement, was conducted
under the canopy of the Marae’s central
CN speaks during the
handover of the ol d
fr i gate. R IGHT: The
wahine of the Navy’s
cultural group sing during
the handover cer em ony.
gallery, welcome relief from the heat of the
perfect summer’s day. The principal signatory
for the RNZN was CAPT John Tucker (Captain
Fleet Support) and the BOICCT was represented by their Chairman, Richard Witehira,
the Trust President, Shane Housham, and a
THE BAY OF ISLANDS CANTERBURY
CHARITABLE TRUST VIEW
BY M R K ELLY W EEDS , OFFIC IAL S P OK ES M AN
Those involved with the Trust were very moved by the formal handover ceremony
conducted at the Navy Marae. The Trust is a very small group that has achieved
representative from each of the two Hapu.
a lot so far with so little. It was a great privilege to be given the honour afforded
All signatures were witnessed by His Ex-
With the formalities of the sale and han-
WAIKATO and WELLINGTON dive-wreck
the hull was remarkably free of marine
cellency the Governor General of New Zea-
dover completed the preparing of CANTER-
projects. As Naval Base security pointed
growth, testimony to the effectiveness of
land. With the signing of the sale agreement
BURY (and compliance with the Resource
out, “Watch out for this joker! He’s been
the antifouling. The hull was water-blasted
completed, the President of the BOICCT
Consent) is now the responsibility of Mr
responsible for sinking more of our ships
to remove marine growth for subsequent
However, it was the final sitting down and signing for the ship that really caused a
presented payment for the vessel to CAPT
Norm Greenall, the BOICCT Project Man-
than the German and Japanese Navies put
collection and disposal. VTF then removed
Tucker in the form of two 50c pieces – two
lot of emotion to pour forth especially from those trustees involved from the begin-
ager. The BOICCT have employed a team
together!”
the two propellers and lifted them onto the
Endeavours for a Leander! The event con-
of about 20 local people to work with Mr
CANTERBURY was moved from the
ning. It has been a long process and one that seemed so far away at times, but to
flight deck where they were bracket welded
cluded with a further speech by the Governor
Greenall for the duration of the project -
Training Jetty into dry-dock on 19 February
to the deck for the tow north to Opua. As
finally see our members signing the Agreement made it all seem worthwhile.
General and an emotional speech by Richard
anticipated to take several months. Norm
- a commercial arrangement between the
with the former WELLINGTON, CANTER-
Many in the Navy will be sad to see CANTERBURY go but I must emphasise the
Witehira that again reiterated just how much
had served in the RNZN for 30 years and
BOICCT and VTF. Once in dry-dock small
BURY’s propellers offer an opportunity to
care that will be taken of her and the huge
this opportunity means to the people of the
retired in July 1987 as a Warrant Officer. He
patches of growth were evident particularly
the Trust either for sale as scrap or as com-
and positive impact she will have on both
Far North.
was a key figure for the preparation of both
on the propellers and rudders but overall
memorative items. These sorts of returns
the environment and the economy of the
will assist in supplementing the Trusts funds
Bay of Islands. She has yet another very
for the costs of preparing CANTERBURY
worthy tour of duty to perform!’
CANTERBURY was floated out of the dock
THE SHIP’S BELL
Sea squirts are immobile marine invertebrates that extract food from seawater
on 22 February for the tow north to Opua.
pumped through a bronchial sac in their body cavity - they ingest and then ’squirt’
Just prior to leaving dock a blessing for the
seawater out. Sea squirts compete with native and aquaculture species (e.g. mussels
safe passage of the vessel was conducted,
CANTERBURY’s Bell was presented to the
and oysters) they also foul marine farming lines, vessel hulls, and other structures.
led by Bruce Thompson and Kaumatua Eru-
Bay of Islands Charitable Trust (BOICT)
Common off the coasts of Korea and Japan, the Styela clava species of sea squirt is
era Garland (Uncle Eddie) representing the
and Nga hapu o Patukeha me Ngati Kuta
thought to have spread via military shipping during the Korean War. The species is
BOICCT, with representatives of both the
at Te Rawhiti Marae on 6 March this year.
now well established in Auckland Harbour and the wider Hauraki Gulf, with popula-
Trust and the Navy. Emotions ran high as the
Mr Richard Witehira, Chairman of the
tions thriving in the Bayswater area, up the harbour from Devonport. Biosecurity NZ
CANTERBURY departed under tow.
Trust, said “Due to this ceremony both
aims to arrest the spread of the species northward.
In Korea they eat it as Mideodok-chim (steamed Styela clava). The squirt is mixed
with beef, clam meat, and plenty of vegetables such as watercress and bean sprouts.
This is thickened with perilla powder and ground rice, and then steamed.
NT126OCTOBER07
front of the Marae and this was greatly appreciated by the Hapu from Rawhiti.
for sinking.
STYELA CLAVA (SEA SQUIRT)
38
us by the Navy. There were some good hearted speeches given by both sides in
The Ex-CANTERBURY men and women
hapu have renamed our marae Te Pere,
both in and out of the Navy will wish the
in rememberance of the presentation of
Bay of Island Canterbury Charitable Trust
and their supporters all the very best as they
bring their project to a conclusion.
the bell and the very close relationship
with the Royal New Zealand Navy.”
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39
SPORT
OH 07-0589-04
NZDF VOLLEYBALL - NATIONAL CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS BY LT GLEN W HITTON (NZDF V OLLEY BALL C HAIR P ER S ON/P LAY ER )
BY LPTI CHRIS TREACHER, HMNZS TE KAHA
MALZEA CUP 2007
THE NZDF Men’s and Women’s Volleyball
hour marathon, but winning 3 - 2. NZDF
Teams took on the very best of NZ Vol-
Women played off for 19th spot against
leyball Clubs at the Volleyball NZ National
Sparta, losing 3 - 0.
Club Championships held in Palmerston
Most Valuable Players from the final
North over 22 – 25 August. A training
games: AC Hayley Ireland (Air Force) and
camp was held prior to the tournament.
LT Glen Whitton (Army). SLT Kim Ham-
This year our Women were looking to
ilton and LCH Tash Callaghan were the
improve on the Division Two 5th place
Navy reps in the Women’s team.
finish of last year, while our Men were
Special thanks to NZDF Sport for the
aiming to achieve more than their one
support for the National Club Champion-
win last tine.
ships. The hospitality from Ohakea was
NZDF men had four losses, won
very much appreciated. And ‘thank you’
against the Otago Vikings and in a
to the coaches F/Sgt Naresh Bhula (Air
marathon match beat Ngamotu from
Force) and W/O Rob Chee (Air Force) for
Taranaki (15 – 12). NZDF women lost
their dedication, and FLTLT Craig Searle
six matches.
for training the Men’s team. The next
In the Finals, NZDF men played Hornby for 15th place - another 5 set, two
Inter-Service Volleyball Tournament will
be hosted by Navy in April 2008.
Acti on dur i ng one of the NZD F
Wom en’s games .
WAIKATO
TOUGH GUYS!
BY LDR TIM M C K ENZIE
W H E N I first heard about the Waikato
Draught Tough Guy and Gal challenge I
was instantly determined to get involved.
A three-man team was formed (myself,
LDR Jacobson and ADR Culhane) to
compete for the Services trophy - a 3
man joint, timed event. This event was
run near Rotorua on 19 August (it’s an
To u g h g u y s (l to r): J a y
Cu l h a n e (e x - N a v y ) L DR
J o s h J a c o b s e n & L DR
Ti m Mc k e n z i e
annual event) and the course is a gruelTE K AHA ENJOY ED a sports afternoon run
by the Malaysian Navy, with Volleyball, Foot-
of the game was AWTR Ngere for her dominance in the midfield and fearlessness.
ball and Tug of War played, for the coveted
The decider was Tug Of War, 8 people,
MALZEA CUP, (currently held by NZ via TE
900kg maximum per team. A strong showing
MANA).
from the Wardroom and AWTR Ngere was
POCH Mitchell took our Volleyball team
in the team. A brief chant to get the blood
who came away with a win, despite close
pumping and the fight was on. Coaching
margins. ASCS Tatania was named as Player
from the Diver, the PTI and the calling of the
of the Game for NZ.
PONP - we rose to the occasion and took the
LT Driver took our footballers to lead for
most of their game. However, the heat finally
took its toll and the RMN won 4-2. Our Player
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T O P : T E K A H A’s so c c e r
t e a m . LO WE R LE FT: T E
K A H A’s Tu g o ’ Wa r t e a m
b e i n g su p p o r t e d b y t h e
sh i p ’s c o m p a n y. L O W E R
R I G H T: Vo l l e yb a l l - A M T
Martin Bennett played a
mean game of volleyball
against the Malaysians for
t h e M a l ze a C u p .
Malaysians out 2-0.
NZ retains the MALZEA Cup for another
ling and hard-out course of 10 kms (two
ous mud to get into. You find yourself digging
you finally get to the last mud run. You can
laps of 5km).
deep to stay in the race; you finally reach the
see the finish - as you cross the line, you
half way mark and on you go. You get your
get a nice cold Waikato to wash it down
2nd and 3rd wind and push on.
- it felt like the best beer ever!
You start facing up a steep hill out in
the country side. From here you try and
fend off, or push to get past the 2000
Then there is the forest track which is really
The event was well run and we had a
other competitors. Once you manage to
narrow. Getting stuck behind lots of walkers
really good time. So if any one thinks this
get a clear run, it’s up and down hills and
makes you get frustrated. But there are lots
sounds like them I would fully recom-
then straight into the glorious mud. Once
of people cheering you on and all you can
mend doing it next year, It will be good
you make it through, you move onto the
think is getting into that mud again! I heard
to have a bigger Naval presence there
obstacles - over and under fences, and
over the loud speaker that the first hour had
to show the rest of the Forces who re-
scrambling under barbwire. Every corner
passed, and this stirs you on to finish. On the
ally is tough. I know we will be there to
you came around there was more glori-
home straight and just running on adrenaline
defend our title.
year! Well done to Team Te Kaha.
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41
SPORT
NAVY INTER-SHIP SKI CHAMPS
MAIN NOTICE BOARD
RNZN MUSEUM
After 28 competitors, each with four
runs, we had our champs:
•Inter-ship Skiing Team Champions:
PHILOMEL (FEC)
•Open Men’s Individual Ski Champion:
AWT E Chapman
•Open Men’s Individual Ski Runner
Up: CPOWT P McMichael
•Open Women’s Individual Ski
Champion: LTCDR L Jackson
•Inter-ship Snow Boarding Team
Champions: RNZN COLLEGE
Current Exhibition
The Gunner Billy exhibition tells the story of LTCDR William
Sanders VC. The exhibition curator is Cliff Heywood and it was
designed by Jason Saunders from Scenario Communications. The
exquisitely detailed model of HMS PRIZE on display as part of the
exhibition was made by LTCDR Rod Davies RNZN (Rtd).
The books by Grant Howard Reed, Wellington 1981
Happy in the Service: a illustrated history of the Women’s Royal
Champion: CPODR R Ehu
New Zealand Naval Service 1942-1977; Word Publishers Ltd,
Up: LMT (L) D Nicholson
THIS YEAR ’S Inter-Ship Ski and Board
Historical Society, Auckland 1998
Triumph, Tragedy, Longevity: the story of Len Perry, champion
motor cycle rider; Polygraphia, Auckland 2002
ing underway. The course was a slalom
Gunner Billy; Lieutenant Commander W.E.Sanders,VC, DSO RNR;
event with the best two times from four
The Navy Museum, Auckland 2007.
runs counting.
Gate number two, a steep right hand
its way down gentler slopes with a couple
ing gate. The traditional Turoa hard-pack
of tight corners (well that’s what the Turoa
•Open Women’s Individual Board
(which for the non-skiers out there
staff told us) to the finish. With both skiers
Runner up: AMA K Mordecai
means snow that’s packed so hard it may
and snow boarders competing on the same
Well done to all. These champs are
as well be ice for all the grip you get)
course there was a bit of finger pointing
open to all serving personnel – hope to
ensured a wide variety of lines through
over the ruts….
see you there next year!
THE RNZN SAILING CLUB was very visible on Auckland Harbour with
in the Ponsonby Cruising Club’s winter series. This meant almost 40
BY COLIN S EL FE
SAILING
the three Sail Training Craft entering all eight fortnightly Sunday races
Defence personnel were able to share their interest in sailing with
the crews of the other 26 yachts.
TE KAHA’s “youngies” rugby team
vs Japan Training Squadron. The
importantly the days that were raced had sufficient wind strength for
Japanese showed a lot of heart and
challenging and competitive racing. A major effort had been made to
courage, after some big collisions
get new people out sailing and the club was rewarded with a large
and thundering tackles. They put in
number of new faces becoming familiar faces. Each STC’s primary
a good effort but were no match for
goal was to be the first Navy yacht in every race and MANGA took
in the fleet for the series.
NT126OCTOBER07
our strong running, set plays and our
knowledge of the game. 54-0.
64/60 Maranui Street
Mount Maunganui
Tel 07 5722247
HMNZS WAIKATO F55
PROPOSED FOR LABOUR WEEKEND,
2008 AT THE MT MAUNGANUI RSA
Keep a watch on www.geocities.com/TheF55
Contact:
Champion: LET B Anderson
Only one race was cancelled due to forecast gale-force winds; more
the honours with five firsts and PAEA, on handicap, was placed third
42
•Open Women’s Individual Board
RUGBY IN
DARWIN
WEDNESDAY 12TH MARCH 2008
Peter Chappell
day (23 August) fine, calm and sunny.
turn, developed into the most challeng-
ANNUAL EX-FAIRMILERS’ CREW REUNION
Contact:
Passing Parade: a reflection of 150 years in Otahuhu; (Ed) Tamaki
the corner! From there the course wound
Ph [03] 4763054; Fax [03] 4763064; e-mail: [email protected]
celebration; Grantham House, Wellington 1991
us with both the practice day and race
being issued racing bibs we got the rac-
Bill (Shape) Mulhall; PO Box 10-071, Helensburgh; Dunedin 9042.
Portrait of the Royal New Zealand Navy; a fiftieth anniversary
Auckland Branch, the Navy League, Auckland 1997
Yahoo run, and after a short brief and
Contact:
Mount Maunganui RSA
of Mt Ruapehu. The mountain smiled on
We all assembled at the top of the
21 – 24 MARCH 2008
Auckland 1985
Century of Service: the Navy League (Auckland Branch); The
champs were held on the Turoa ski field
RNZN CRUISERS, LOCH-CLASS FRIGATES &
LACHLAN COMBINED REUNION TO BE HELD
IN DUNEDIN AT EASTER WEEKEND
The Navy in New Zealand – an illustrated history; A.H. & A.W.
•Men’s Open Individual Board
•Men’s Open Individual Board Runner
2008 REUNIONS
2007 REUNION
Geoffrey Kelly
Papamoa Beach
[email protected]
F421 HMNZS CANTERBURY
ASSOCIATION
2009 REUNION
To all former serving members of HMNZS CANTERBURY
(F421); with the passing of the last of our Leanders and her
final sinking planned for mid-October, a steering committee
has been formed to set up a Canterbury Association so the
PROPOSED SMALL SHIPS REUNION
memories can live on.
WESTPORT, LATE FEBRUARY 2009
All former serving members are invited to attend the Inau-
(dates to be confimed)
gural Annual General Meeting being held at the Birkenhead
RSA, Recreation Drive, Birkenhead, at 1100 on Sunday 4
November 2007.
Contact:
Mrs Shirley Barber, Secretary
Westport Ex-Royal Navalmen’s Association
For catering purposes please RSVP to Alex Kildare, Steering
PO Box 1
Committee Chairman, by 22 October 2007.
Westport 7866
Email : [email protected] or Tel 09 444 6705
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T h e J a p a n Tr a i n i n g S q u a d r o n ,
w i th T E KAHA i n c o m p a n y, se e n
fro m T E KAHA’s Se a sp ri te (l
t o r ) : J D S K A S H I M A ( T V 3508)
HMN Z S T E KAHA (F77), b o tto m
J D S S AWA G I R I ( D D 157) a n d t o p
J DS SHIMAY UKI (T V 3513).
Photo: RNZN
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te kaha at the kuala lumpur tattoo

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