HMNZS TAUPO Comes Home to Whangarei
The fourth of our new IPVs, HMNZS TAUPO, under the command of LTCDR Jonathan Clarkson, berthed in Whangarei from 28 October to 3 November while the ship was formally welcomed to the city and held a Charter Parade. Rear Admiral Tony Parr, CN, and the Lady Sponsor of TAUPO, Her Excellency Lady Susan Satyanand, attended the formal Charter Parade which was hosted by the three regional mayors.
During the visit TAUPO hosted a large number of organised tours, sent the ship’s company to visit schools and was opened to the public. During the week the Navy Band performed a series of concerts around the district.
Five local Northlanders are serving in TAUPO:
- The CO, LTCDR Jonathan Clarkson grew up in Kohukohu and Okaihau
- LMT Joshua Wedding is from Kamo and Whangarei
- Able Marine Technician Michael Belcher, Whangarei
- Ordinary Chef Myles Kaka, Raumanga, Whangarei, and
- Warrant Officer Joe Harema, Rawene
TAUPO’s Homecoming Programme
| Wednesday 28 October |
| 1000 – 1400 |
Navy Band Concerts in Dargaville |
| 1500 |
TAUPO berths in Whangarei |
| 1530 |
Powhiri/ Welcome Ceremony – alongside at Port Nikau |
| 1630 – 1730 |
Tour of TAUPO |
| Thursday 29 October |
| 0945 – 1045 |
Visit to TAUPO by local Police, MAF, Customs and Fire personnel |
| 1000 |
Navy Band performance at Pompallier Catholic College |
| 1100 – 1630 |
Visits to TAUPO by local Ports Authority and Coastguard personnel potential recruits Ex-Naval Mens Association, Veterans and RSA |
| 1830 – 2000 |
Navy Band Concert at Whangarei RSA |
| Friday 30 October |
| 0815 – 1200 |
Charter Parade Rehearsal – Whangarei Town Centre |
| 1200 – 1330 |
CO TAUPO’s official luncheon for Regional Mayors |
| 1430 – 1630 |
Visit to TAUPO by St Francis Xavier School |
| 1830 - 2000 |
Navy Band Concert at Captain Bougainville Theatre |
| Saturday 31 October |
| 1115 |
Charter Parade Ceremony |
| 1200 – 1220 |
Navy Band performance in Mall |
| 1200 – 1330 |
Mayoral Reception in Whangarei District Council Chambers – presentations and cutting of commissioning cake |
| Sunday 1 November |
| 1000 – 1500 |
TAUPO open for the public |
| Monday 2 November |
| 1000 – 1200 |
TAUPO Ships Company visit to St Francis Xavier School |
| 1530 – 1745 |
Visits by local potential recruits and cadets |
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