Navy 70th Anniversary Programme
Wednesday 28th September:
Fleet concentration begins off Wellington. Fleet exercises and manoeuvres.
Thursday 29th September:
Frigates, Naval Support Force and Off Shore Patrol Vessels arrive in Wellington.
Friday 30th September:
Inshore Patrol Vessels arrive in Wellington.
Saturday 1st October:
1000 – 1200 Changing of the Queen’s Colour, Parliament Grounds.
1200 – 1230 Street Parade on Lambton Quay, Parliament to Civic Square.
1000 – 1600 Ships open to visitors, Queen’s Wharf and Taranaki Street Terminal.
Sunday 2nd October:
1000 - Wreath Laying, National War Memorial.
1100 – 1500 Ships Open to Visitors, Queen’s Wharf and Taranaki Street Terminal.
1400 – 1600 RNZN Anniversary Church Service, Cathedral of St Pauls. Afternoon tea and ceremonial cake cutting on completion.
Monday 3rd October:
Fleet proceeds to Anchor in Harbour, between Aotea Quay and Matiu Somes Island.
1300 – 1500 Fleet Review, His Excellency the Governor-General and VIP’s embarked onboard HMNZS Resolution.
1700 - Ships begin to depart Wellington.
Sunday 9th October:
1000 - Anniversary Church Service incorporating laying up of the old Queens Colour in the Naval Chapel of St Christopher’s, Devonport Naval Base.