Royal New Zealand Navy - New Zealand Defence Force
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Our structure - New Zealand Defence Force
WEBThe Royal New Zealand Navy is led by the Chief of Navy. Our Navy is comprised of Naval Staff and the Maritime Component Command. We also have a number of personnel in Defence Logisitics Command (Maritime) who provide logistics support for our Navy. Regular Force personnel make up the majority of our numbers …
Trio of new boats strengthens Royal New Zealand Navy’s capability
WEBOct 25, 2023 · The three 12.5 metre Littoral Manoeuvre Craft (LMC) will be deployed by HMNZS Matataua, part of the RNZN’s Littoral Warfare Force, as fast, dependable and fit-for-purpose vessels. Commander Trevor Leslie, HMNZS Matataua’s commanding officer, said the LMCs would provide a vital link between …
Ships & watercraft - New Zealand Defence Force
WEBZodiac Futura Commando FC470 and FC530. Our fleet comprises nine modern and versatile ships that undertake a full range of maritime tasks from combat and peacekeeping operations to border patrol and support for government agencies. We also utilise other watercraft to deliver naval capabilities.
Rear Admiral Garin Golding - New Zealand Defence Force
WEBRear Admiral (RADM) Garin Golding joined the Royal New Zealand navy (RNZN) in January 1988. Starting out as a midshipman, he took a traditional path through the Navy as a Navigating Officer before taking up a specialisation in diving. RADM Golding is a recipient of two Chief of Navy Commendations and the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal.
HMNZS Te Mana - New Zealand Defence Force
WEBHMNZS Te Mana is our Royal New Zealand Navy's second Anzac Class frigate. Te Mana is a purpose-built warship constructed to the German MEKO 200 design. Te Mana is designed to fight and evade her enemies and take battle damage. Her primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of New Zealand by undertaking maritime security patrols ...
Royal New Zealand Navy: 12 moments from 2021
WEBDec 28, 2021 · The Royal New Zealand Navy were part of a history-making moment as Kiwi music icons Six60 became the first band to headline a concert at Eden Park in April. Drummers and musicians from the Navy and Royal New Zealand Air Force played alongside Six60 in front of 50,000 concert-goers. The offer from the band was in thanks to the Navy for their ...
HMNZS Aotearoa - New Zealand Defence Force
WEBIn 2020, our Royal New Zealand Navy formally commissioned Aotearoa. The 26,000 tonne tanker and replenishment ship is the largest our Navy has ever operated. Her many capabilities include the ability to carry up to 22 twenty-foot shipping containers, high capacity fresh water generation plants (enough to produce 100,000 litres per day), self ...
HMNZS Te Kaha - New Zealand Defence Force
WEBHMNZS Te Kaha is our Royal New Zealand Navy's first Anzac Class frigate. Te Kaha is a purpose-built warship constructed to the German MEKO 200 design. Te Kaha is designed to fight and evade her enemies and take battle damage. Her primary mission is to ensure the security and prosperity of New Zealand by undertaking maritime security patrols and ...
Devonport Naval Base - New Zealand Defence Force
WEBThe Auckland suburb of Devonport is the home of the Royal New Zealand Navy. The base, situated at the southern end of the Devonport peninsula and facing the Auckland CBD across Waitematā Harbour, is a significant feature of the North Shore community. Learn what makes Devonport Naval Base our home. Devonport Naval Base includes several sites ...