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Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui stops in Napier Port for maintenance after Deco cancellation 18 Feb, 2021 02:16 AM 2 minutes to read Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui docked at Napier Port on Thursday to undergo routine fuelling, provisioning and maintenance work. Photo / Paul Taylor Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui docked at Napier Port on Thursday to undergo routine fuelling, provisioning and maintenance work. Photo / Paul Taylor Dreams of an Art Deco 21 gun salute were dashed for Royal New Zealand Navy vessel HMNZS Manawanui after the cancellation of this year s festival. Up to 150 soldiers were due to lead the Vintage Car Parade at the Art Deco Festival in Napier, with the HMNZS Manawanui to provide a further spectacle to the Saluting the Services -themed festival. ....
Charter Parade marches into Deco Festival 10 Feb, 2021 02:54 AM 3 minutes to read Napier Courier The Charter Parade and Military March will lead the car parade on Saturday, February 20 from 12.30pm. Warrant Officer Class 1 Paul Mumm of the Defence Force says the Charter Parade is a tradition going back centuries that represents the bond between the military and the people. The 5th/7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment holds the charter to Napier City. This means they are entrusted with the protection of Napier and are permitted to march through the streets with weapons drawn and colours flying. The parade will be led by the 7th Battalion Band incorporated and the 5th WWCT Battalion Pipes and Drums, Paul says. ....
Thursday, 4 February 2021, 3:25 pm An historic event steeped in tradition will take pride of place at Art Deco Festival Napier 2021 as the region Salutes the Services in this significant anniversary Festival. The Charter Parade and Military March involving up to 150 soldiers will lead the Vintage Car Parade on Saturday 20th February from 12.30pm. WO1 Paul Mumm of the NZDF explains the Charter Parade is a tradition going back centuries that represents the bond between the military and the people. “The 5th/7th Battalion Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment hold the charter to Napier City. This means they are entrusted with the protection of Napier ....