It is with regret I advise that Allan McKechnie has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Allan passed away on April 28, 2018, in Nelson, in his 99th year.
Rest in Peace Allan. Thank you for your service.
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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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Saturday, 12 May, 2018
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Friday, 11 May, 2018
It is with regret I advise that John "Flash" Henderson has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. John passed away on the 6th of Apr 2018 aged 73 in Nelson.
Rest in Peace John. Thank you for your service.
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Thursday, 10 May, 2018
Click here to view the NZ Vietnam Veterans Association April "Contact" Newsletter.
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Wednesday, 9 May, 2018
Fellow Gunners, Gregory Thwaite has asked us to advise the Gunner fraternity of the following event which some may find of interest. A presentation with the Auckland branch of the New Zealand Institute of International affairs, details as below.
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Wednesday, 9 May, 2018
Hi All
Here are the details of the Gunner's Day Celebrations in the Capital
It is a Saturday this year - So a good opportunity to attend and have a beer or three afterwards.
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Tuesday, 24 April, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Gregor Bennetts has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Gregor passed away in April 2018 in the Hawkes Bay.
Rest in Peace Gregor. Thank you for your service.
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Tuesday, 24 April, 2018
The Royal New Zealand Artillery Association (Inc.) and 11/4 Battery, 16th Field Regiment, RNZA
Auckland Regional Gunners Day Celebration Dinner Registration.
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Tuesday, 24 April, 2018
Final shot to all gunners who wish to attend gunners day within the mighty Waikato this year. Saturday 26th of May at the TeAroha RSA starting 1400hrs until at least 1900hrs, with dinner.
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Friday, 20 April, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Ron Hayman has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Ron passed away on April 19, 2018 at at Northaven Retirement Village, Whangaparaoa. In his 89th year.
Rest in Peace Ron. Thank you for your service.
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Thursday, 19 April, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Ted Allen has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Ted passed away peacefully on Friday, 13th April 2018 at San Michele, Te Awamutu, in his 92nd year.
Rest in Peace Ted. Thank you for your service.
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Saturday, 14 April, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Thomas Edwards has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Thomas passed away on December 19, 2017 in Lower Hutt.
Rest in Peace Thomas. Thank you for your service.
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Friday, 13 April, 2018
Christchurch Gunners Day 2018. "Formal'ish" Dinner with partners & friends invited on Sat 26 May.
Trenches Restaurant & Bar, 74 Armagh St, Christchurch. All Gunners, partners, Gunner associates, and "appropriate guests" are invited.
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Tuesday, 10 April, 2018
There will be a combined Regional get together of Waikato / Bay of Plenty/ Coromandel (and other) gunners, with an afternoon get together with earlyish dinner at the end (startin from 2pm and running to at least 7pm) at the Te Aroha RSA.
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Monday, 2 April, 2018
Join your comrades-in-arms for a weekend of memories and socialising.
Don't let this opportunity slip by – Put it in your diary NOW.
The organising team in Dunedin, led by Robbie Gardiner, are putting together a great weekend for us. Thank you Robbie and team.
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Sunday, 1 April, 2018
It is with regret I advise that Max Mains has marched off to the Gunpark in the Sky. Max passed away peacefully on March 12, 2018 at home in Auckland, aged 89 years.
Rest in Peace Max. Thank you for your service.