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Congratulations on your appointment as Minister for Veterans. This is a significant role in the lives of so many New Zealanders.
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Read more: Another Great But Broken Promise?
- Article: https://unclas.com/2020/12/01/another-great-but-broken-promise/
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Just a few more photo's of HMNZS Te Kaha back at sea and heading home. Escort HMCS Calgary
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Read more: A few more photo's of HMNZS Te Kaha back at sea.
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- Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/videos/505511310424358
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First landing, HMNZS Aotearoa welcomed the NZ Air Force to its flight deck for the first time as one of No. 3 Squadron's NH90 helicopters & our Seasprite helicopter from No. 6 Squadron practised landing and flight deck procedures.
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Read more: First landing HMNZS Aotearoa welcomed the NZ Air Force
- Article: https://twitter.com/NZNavy/status/1333960220062613504
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Home before Christmas ![]()
After almost three years away in Canada, HMNZS Te Kaha departed for home yesterday after completing a significant frigate upgrade that has futureproofed her surveillance and combat systems. Rear Admiral Bob Auchterlonie, Commander Canadian Maritime Forces Pacific, farewelled HMNZS Te Kaha and her crew as she sailed out of Esquimalt Harbour.
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Read more: HMNZS Te Kaha on her way home
- Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZNavy/posts/10160468436903009
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All I can say is they didn't even buff and polish her... maybe that cost extra...
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Flying to Antarctica is no easy feat
Our flights to Antarctica have begun for another season. Pilots and crew from Royal New Zealand Air Force plan to fly about a dozen flights to the ice between November and March in our Hercules and Boeing aircraft, carrying cargo and passengers. Join a crew from No. 40 Squadron on one of our Antarctica flights from last season to get a glimpse of what goes on.
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Read more: Flying to Antarctica is no easy feat
- Article: https://www.facebook.com/NZDefenceForce/videos/412312953235593/
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HMNZS Te Kaha last weekend in Canada. (Apparently)
Conducting Colours with a rainbow in the background. Wonder if there is a pot of gold there.
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Read more: HMNZS Te Kaha last weekend in Canada.
- Article: https://www.reddit.com/r/The_NZDF/comments/k291nb/hmnzs_te_kaha_last_weekend_in_canada/
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New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Deputy Director Visits and Ceremonial Sandra McKie made history at the State Opening of Parliament today, as the first female Usher of the Black Rod in the 128-year history of the role in this country.
The Usher of the Black Rod is the Governor-General’s messenger for ceremonial communications with the House and is appointed by warrant by the Governor-General.
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Read more: NZDF staff member makes history at Parliament Opening
- Article: https://www.nzdf.mil.nz/nzdf/news/nzdf-staff-member-makes-history-at-parliament-opening/
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