WAITANGI DAY
NAVY’S DAY AT WAITANGI
It’s been 181 years since the signing of Te Tiriti o Waitangi and 41 years since Te Tai Tokerau granted the Navy a charter to march through their lands. This Waitangi Day the Navy’s newest vessel, HMNZS AOTEAROA, joined forces with HMNZS OTAGO to add weight to the Navy’s commitment to New Zealand’s historic day. OTAGO, as well as firing the ceremonial salute, provided a 'morning on the sea' to two school classes, as part of the Navy’s Ahoy Waitangi competition. Corporal Rachel Pugh, photographer, showcases the action.
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