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Interim Court Of Inquiry Report Into HMNZS Manawanui Sinking Received
Thursday, 14 November 2024, 12:57 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Rear Admiral Golding said the Court had made good progress with its investigations, and was on track with interviews and evidence gathering. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response - 13 November 2024
Wednesday, 13 November 2024, 6:32 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Meanwhile, mitigation of any potential environmental impacts through on-going monitoring and surveillance of the ship and site continue on a daily basis. The main fuel tanks on Manawanui remain intact. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 11 November
Monday, 11 November 2024, 7:52 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A Task Group, made up of members of the Royal New Zealand Navy, is in Samoa assigned to Operation Resolution for the next stage of removing the fuel from HMNZS Manawanui. They have the skills to manage highly complex and technical operations like this, ... More >>
NZDF Honours Last Māori Battalion Warrior
Friday, 8 November 2024, 1:59 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Chief of Army Major General Rose King said his passing was a personal loss for Sir Robert’s whānau, fellow veterans, the Army and the wider community. More >>
06 November: The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response
Wednesday, 6 November 2024, 8:31 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The New Zealand Defence Force continues to progress the due diligence towards a fuel removal contract. Our absolute priority remains on the monitoring and surveillance of the vessel and surrounding coastlines, minimising any potential environmental ... More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 05 November
Tuesday, 5 November 2024, 6:02 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
A site visit has been conducted by salvors, in partnership with Samoan authorities, and detailed analysis of site surveys from where the vessel lies is being used to inform the plan to remove fuel. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response - 04 November
Monday, 4 November 2024, 7:10 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Operation Resolution is being delivered by NZDF-led response teams on the ground in Samoa and in New Zealand. Daily activities of the team on the ground are focused on our priority to reduce any environmental impacts caused from the grounding and ... More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response
Friday, 1 November 2024, 3:58 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
New Zealand Defence Force Senior National Representative, Commodore Andrew Brown said: “The New Zealand Defence Force is actively engaged in discussion on options for fuel removal from the ship, which remains our next priority.” More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 31 October
Thursday, 31 October 2024, 7:23 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The operational people working on the ground have specific skillsets aligned to the next phase, including the HMNZS Matataua Dive team who continue underwater surveillance of the ship. More >>
HMNZS Canterbury To Return Items From The Manawanui To New Zealand
Wednesday, 30 October 2024, 5:57 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Among the items are the three containers removed from the reef following the grounding and subsequent sinking of Manawanui. These have been checked and passed by the Ministry for Primary Industries in Samoa before loading on board. More >>
The Latest Update On The HMNZS Manawanui Response | 29 October
Tuesday, 29 October 2024, 8:58 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The Canterbury has been in Samoa assisting New Zealand to support CHOGM and has been reloading Hato Hone St John Ambulances, three Royal New Zealand Air Force NH-90 helicopters and other equipment. More >>
Navy Divers Carry Out Daily Reconnaissance On HMNZS Manawanui
Monday, 28 October 2024, 5:37 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Dive tasks include fuel leak monitoring and containment, checks on the integrity of the main fuel tanks, damage assessment and any physical changes to the vessel, and as required retrieval of equipment and debris from the vessel and its surrounds. More >>
HMNZS Manawanui Assessment And Monitoring Continues
Sunday, 27 October 2024, 7:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The NZDF’s priority in Samoa continues to be doing what is possible to contain any leaks, monitoring and assessing the debris field and fuel sheen and mitigating any potential impacts on the environment. More >>
NZ Army Soldiers Prepare For Historic Parade As New Colour Ensigns
Friday, 25 October 2024, 2:51 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Colour Ensigns Lieutenant Mikayla Bigwood and Lieutenant Zane Blackman will carry the new King’s Colour and Regimental Colour respectively. More >>
Air Force In Concert 2024 Featuring Music From Stage And Screen
Friday, 25 October 2024, 11:49 am | New Zealand Defence Force
This year’s concert will feature a range of music from the stage and screen, including block buster themes and motion picture classics. Listeners will be treated to pieces that feature in the likes of Kill Bill and The Good, the Bad and the Ugly as well ... More >>
All Three Containers Removed From Reef After HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
Wednesday, 23 October 2024, 2:19 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Senior National Representative Commodore Andrew Brown said this was a complex team effort where safety was paramount, and I want to thank and acknowledge all those involved in the process. More >>
Manawanui Update - Two Containers Successfully Removed From Reef, Work In Progress To Remove The Third
Tuesday, 22 October 2024, 7:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
The food was safely buried at a landfill. The two containers were taken to a biosecurity compound at the port for safe disposal. The remaining container is empty. More >>
Two Containers Successfully Removed From Reef After HMNZS Manawanui Sinking
Monday, 21 October 2024, 5:05 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Commodore Brown says daily monitoring of the vessel and shoreline will continue during CHOGM. They will be conducting one dive, one drone flight and one beach patrol daily. The timing will be coordinated so as not to disrupt the event. More >>
Second World War Veteran, 102, Recounts Service With Pride Ahead Of His Battalion’s Historic Recognition
Monday, 21 October 2024, 12:53 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
Mr Reid, who now lives in a veterans home in Auckland’s Three Kings, will be proudly representing 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion and his old comrades at an official parade and presentation at Burnham Military Camp later this month. More >>
NZDF: HMNZS Manawanui Update, 20 October 2024
Sunday, 20 October 2024, 5:46 pm | New Zealand Defence Force
We are continuing with the container removal over the next few days, making sure that we are keeping people safe and with the protection of the environment in mind. More >>
