Events
From time to time, the Navy has events that the public may view or participate in, such as open days, graduations, celebrations and other special one-off events.
Navy 70th Anniversary Celebrations
29 September – 3 October 2011 in Wellington and
9 October in Auckland
From 29 September – 3 October 2011 eleven ships of the RNZN will assemble at Wellington to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of King George VI granting our Naval Forces his royal recognition.
Events over the weekend will include the changing of the RNZN Queen’s Colours at Parliament, a street parade of more than 300 sailors down Lambton Quay, an Anniversary Church Service at the Cathedral of St Paul and, open days onboard ships berthed at Lambton Harbour.
The celebrations will culminate with a Fleet Review on Monday 3 October when the fleet will anchor in Wellington Harbour and His Excellency the Governor-General of New Zealand will review the ships from onboard HMNZS Resolution.
Veterans who wish to attend the following events are invited to contact Navy Events to register your interest. Contact Public Relations or phone (09) 4455795.
- Changing of the Queens Colour Ceremony
- Anniversary Church Service in Wellington
- Private tour of HMNZ Ships berthed in Wellington
- Anniversary Church Service and laying up of the old Queens Colour in Auckland
View a more detailed programme.