Haere Mai Te Kaha. Great to have you back just in time for Christmas. She’s been away a while, but today #HMNZSTeKaha sailed back into the Devonport Naval Base where over 800 excited & emotional family & friends were waiting on the wharf to welcome the ship & crew back.

 

Te Kaha has undergone an extensive mid-life upgrade in Victoria, Canada where new surveillance, combat and self defence systems have been installed making her a modern and effective combat platform well into the 2030s. For the 140 crew onboard, enjoying a Kiwi Christmas and summer away from the Covid lock down conditions they went through in Canada will be top of their list.

 

Haere Mai Te Kaha. Great to have you back just in time for Christmas.

She’s been away a while, but today #HMNZSTeKaha sailed back into the Devonport Naval Base where over 800 excited & emotional family & friends were waiting on the wharf to welcome the ship & crew back.#NZNavy pic.twitter.com/UzFY3cFfZ6

— Royal NZ Navy (@NZNavy) December 19, 2020

Royal New Zealand Navy Anzac-class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha (F77) coming in and anchoring in Auckland, New Zealand prior to the start of today's America's Cup races - December 20, 2020 #tekaha #f77 pic.twitter.com/uwcYMjCgSN

— WarshipCam (@WarshipCam) December 19, 2020

https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/hmnzs-te-kaha-welcomed-home-morning-after-upgrade-voyage