Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 24th June 2025. Part 3 of 4.  While in the NZ Navy, before Waitangi Day, he was on a small ship in the Bay of Islands which hosted the governor general, Lord Cobham, and his family on fishing trips the...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          June 24, 2025

Broadcast on Manawatu People's Radio, 15th April 2025. Part 1 of 4.   Joined Royal New Zealand Navy 4th February 1954 at age 15. Grandfather joined Royal Navy in 1899 at age 15. He has two tattoos – one of an anchor and the other a bu...

Creator:      Stuart Birks
Place:          Palmerston North
Date:          April 15, 2025