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Key upcoming events:
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2023 RNZA Association AGM/Annual Reunion at Trentham Military Camp, Wellington. Fri 27- Sun 29 Nov 2023. Click here for details and to register online
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St Barbara's Day, Monday 4th December 2023.
- Gunner's Day, Sunday 26th May 2024.
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Monday, 19 August, 2013
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Thursday, 15 August, 2013
KINGI, Whangaroa Haunui Dennis (Kare). F479095. RNZA. Passed away at home, 14 August 2013, aged 65. Kare will lay in state at Waingaro Marae. Service to be held on Saturday 17 August, 11am.
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Tuesday, 13 August, 2013
From Graeme Black:
Bevan is a 161 Bty Vet and he was RSM 16 Field Regiment. Bevan has been suffering ill health for a while and the doctors cannot really pin down what it is. Originally suspected as an onset of dementia and Parkinson's Disease, they are now not sure.
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Monday, 5 August, 2013
Chris Turver was there when tragedy struck. Now he looks back on his time with 161 Battery in Vietnam . . .
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Sunday, 4 August, 2013
This excellent publication is now available on our site. Go to 16 Field Regiment on the main menu, or click here . . .
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Sunday, 4 August, 2013
From John Deazley, President EVSA:
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Saturday, 3 August, 2013
RSA Centenary programme - War Pension Act rewrite - RSA image to younger veterans - National events - RSA club failures - 60th Anniversary of the Armistice in Korea - Restructuring National Office
Delegates of some 15 RSA-affiliated organisations attended this meeting which was hosted by Lt Gen (rtd) Don McIver, National President of RNZRSA. During the meeting, a number of newly appointed staff of the RNZRSA National Office were introduced to the meeting. These people had been appointed following a review and restructuring of the National Office.
In his opening remarks, Don McIver highlighted a number of events and occasions:
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Saturday, 27 July, 2013
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Friday, 26 July, 2013
The final amount standing in the account is $2780.00, including a $500 contribution from the Association. These funds have been forwarded to the Funeral Directors and the appeal is closed. Thanks to all those who were able to donate.
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Tuesday, 23 July, 2013
Video: 21-gun Royal Salute by 16 Field Regiment RNZA, at Point Jerningham, Wellington, NZ, to mark the birth of HRH the Prince of Cambridge.
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Monday, 22 July, 2013
Judy and I went down to Terry's funeral last Monday, and I was privileged to be able to speak. The Regiment was represented by RSM, BSM 163 Bty and a gunner.
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Monday, 22 July, 2013From Mike Dakin:
It was a handicap game, played overnight. I started with a 2-0 advantage and, although there are two dogs - Maisie and Chewy - I believed I could stay ahead. Then, somehow, one of them slipped past my guard, as if I were asleep. Perhaps I was.
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Monday, 15 July, 2013
Register on-line for the Reunion, before the cut-off date of 26 August!
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Monday, 15 July, 2013
Join us! If you have served in the New Zealand artillery for three or more months, you are eligible for free membership of the Association. Use this link - www.rnzaa.org.nz/user/register - to register as a member of the Association now. Already a member, but not registered on-line? We are moving . . .
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Friday, 12 July, 2013
From Rob Lile, son of Ted and Ness Lile: