Filling up the tanks ⛽️ Fresh from conducting maritime security patrols as part of Combined Task Force 150, HMNZS Te Kaha takes the opportunity to fuel up at sea from RFA Tidespring in the Arabian Sea. The Royal Fleet Auxiliary tanker is part of the UK Carrier Strike Group spear-headed by the Royal Navy’s flagship HMS Prince of Wales. HMNZS Te Kaha now joins ships, aircraft and personnel from 13 nations in one largest multi-national maritime operations supoporting the international rules based o

WATCH 🎬 The remainder of HMNZS Te Mana’s crew joined the ship in Esquimalt, Canada recently and were welcomed with a powerful haka. This is the first time Te Mana has had a full ship’s company since she left Aotearoa two and a half years ago for her Frigate Systems Upgrade. The challenge was given and accepted with passion and pride. Ehara tāku toa i te toa takitahi, engari he toa takitini - My strength is not as an individual, but as a collective. #NZNavy #KokiriKiaU | Royal New Zealand Navy

WATCH🎬 Following their upgrade, our Anzac-class frigates now have the type of world-class combat and surveillance capability to provide a vital contribution wherever they are deployed to advance New Zealand’s interests from the sea. #NZNavy #Force4NZ | Royal New Zealand Navy

WATCH || No matter the weather, sea state or Alert Level, as an essential service we still need to carry out essential training in preparation for any deployment. Check out HMNZ ships Manawanui, Otago and Hawea currently training in the Hauraki Gulf captured from a Seasprite helicopter. The ships and their crews are putting in the hard yards to keep their core skills to expected levels. #NZNavy #Force4NZ | Royal New Zealand Navy

Uniting through music 🎶 The Royal New Zealand Navy Band perform a classic hit of the ‘70s from their bubbles at home. This instrumental interpretation is even more relevant today for us all as we stay home to save lives in our fight against COVID-19. Stay home. Be kind. #NZNavy #StayHomeNZ💛 | Royal New Zealand Navy

WATCH || Pride and achievement. Graduates from Basic Common Training and Junior Officer Common Training 19/02 perform a passionate haka at the commencement of their combined graduation ceremony at Devonport Naval Base. #NZNavy #Force4NZ | Royal New Zealand Navy