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August 17, 2021August 18, 2021Uncategorized

NOTICE: 29 SQUADRON @ COVID-19 LEVEL 4

Tena koutou katoa

To all Officers, Staff, Cadets, Parents, Caregivers, USC members, and supporters:

29 Squadron will NOT parade on Wednesday nights until further notice.

All NZCF external activities, exercises, operations, and camps are at a minimum suspended, possibly cancelled.

In the words of FLTLT Knight:

“We can do anything that we set our minds to. Kia kaha. Noho Ora mai”.

Keep in touch via our usual communication channels. Ask questions of your Section leader or Staff member.

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More specifically:

Parade Night at 29 SQN ATC Unit is not happening 18 AUG 21
Zoom Parade nights may be announced starting next week. Stay tuned to normal channels.
Camps that were due to take place this weekend are not happening. (Polar Bear, M*A*S*H*, Hell & Back regionally)
The Tough Guy/Girl aka Mud run marshalling is not happening 21 AUG 21

Keep an eye on our Social Media channels for updates.

June 23, 2021June 23, 2021Uncategorized

Covid 19 Update 23 JUN 21

Kia ora 29SQN whanau. Today’s Covid announcement by the Government means we will continue at LEVEL 1, which means there is no change and we will Parade tonight.

It remains a good reminder for everyone to wash and dry hands, use hand sanitiser supplied at the unit, and stay home if you are unwell. Use the website Leave form if needed.

If our alert level changes, updated information will be available here and on our Social Media.

#resilience #flexibility #relentlesspositivity

#nzcadetforces
#aircadets
#integrity
#courage
#commitment
#comradeship

May 22, 2021May 22, 2021Uncategorized

Operation WiseOwl

It was Rotorua’s turn to host RNZAF’s 14 Squadron, and the crowds certainly appreciated the mini-airshow.

There is no expectation or obligation to continue with the Royal New Zealand Air Force (or the Army or Navy) when you join Air Cadets, but if the NZDF is on your (or your child’s) radar, then Air Cadets is going to give you a great head start.

We meet every Wednesday night during school terms. Contact us if you’d like to know more.

April 23, 2021April 24, 2021Uncategorized

FLTLT Knight receives her rank slides

The Unit Commander of No. 29 (Rotorua) Squadron, Air Training Corps, Flight Lieutenant Poihaere Knight received her new rank slides during a visit of the Deputy Chief of Navy Commodore Melissa Ross to Rotorua Cadets.

On the left is her son ACSS Morgan Knight, formerly a Cadet Flight Sergeant of 29 Squadron, and on her left is Commodore Ross.

The ceremony was carried out in front of Cadets and parents from RDCU, 75 Squadron, and her own unit, No. 29 (Rotorua) Squadron ATC.

Also present was NZCF Area Controller CAPT Damian Bluett-Marr who listed all of FLTLT’s accomplishments as a NZCF Officer from when she was an Acting Pilot Officer not that many years ago.

As he rightfully pointed out, FLTLT’s dedication to the NZCF and 29 Squadron have been on display throughout, and the latest promotion is a well-deserved recognition for all the hard mahi put in along the way.

No. 29 Squadron is extremely proud to serve under such a well-trained, experienced, and dedicated leader.

April 20, 2021April 20, 2021Uncategorized

Anzac Day preparations

No. 29 (Rotorua) Squadron Air Training Corps has a significant role to play during Anzac Day. You will see us at the Dawn Parade, in Government Gardens near the Field of Remembrance, part of the Parade, and at the Civic Service.

Our Air Cadets have been meeting daily since Sunday and will continue to train right into Saturday night.

On Sunday we will add another chapter to our long history of serving our community around important days like Anzac Day, the Battle of Britain, and Armistice Day commemorations.

We hope to see you there.

April 17, 2021April 17, 2021Uncategorized

RSA Poppy Day 2021

After a year off due to last year’s Covid-19 lockdown, No. 29 (Rotorua) Squadron Cadets had the opportunity to take to the streets and help the Rotorua RSA with Poppy Day.

We were proud to collect $1,600 for a good cause, and it got everyone in the right mindset for next week when we will perform ceremonial duties at Ohinemutu’s Dawn Parade as well as the Government Gardens Cenotaph and at the Civic Service inside the Sportsdrome.

April 14, 2021April 15, 2021Uncategorized

Flight Lieutenant Poihaere Knight

No. 29 (Rotorua) Squadron Air Training Corps is honoured and proud to announce the promotion of Unit Commander Poihaere Knight to the rank of Flight Lieutenant.

April 11, 2021April 11, 2021Uncategorized

Mangorewa Tramp

For some it was the first time, for others a re-visit after 29! years. But 29SQN’s “standard tramp” from the 1990s has been introduced to a whole new generation.

Tramps can be enjoyed in a number of ways. The planning, the recce, the tramp itself, and – of course – the afterglow through posts like these.

The weather was sub-optimal, but that didn’t stop these people: How else are you going to have a mud-slide into a creek unless you have some mud?

The planning team promises a slightly less technical tramp in a few months – one with less rain and more sun. Well, we can only promise the former.

Thanks go to SQNLDR Peacock for his support, and the parents that helped with the shuttling at the trail head. We can’t do these things without you. Thank you for supporting No. 29 (Rotorua) Squadron ATC!

Click here to see the Galleries

March 9, 2021February 10, 2023Uncategorized

Community support flows both ways

UPDATE: 29 Squadron remains grateful to Tremains for their community-focused support. Since the article below was written, Aaron Coveney has joined Harcourts. You might think that would be the end of the generous support 29 Squadron was privileged to enjoy, but Aaron and Harcourts Rotorua have teamed up to continue the financial support to Rotorua Cadets through 29 Squadron ATC. We don’t know what to say, other than… THANK YOU!

Thanks to Tremains Real Estate’s initiative to give back to the community, local Real Estate Super-star Aaron Coveney visited 29 Squadron to hand over a very big cheque!

Happy to take it off him were Unit Commander Flying Officer Poiheare Knight, and Unit Support Committee Chairperson, Mrs. Sharon Rehu.

When windfalls like these come to Rotorua’s finest Cadet unit, we don’t just pay the electricity bill with it. Instead, all Cadets have been asked to come up with ideas for the best way they would like to see this generous donation used.

The donation even caught the attention of the Commandant of the New Zealand Cadet Forces, CDR Andrew Law, RNZN, who sent his personal thanks to Aaron via Instagram.

Mr. Coveney has two daughters at 29 Squadron, and before leaving he told us another $500 cheque could be on the way … as soon as he could close on another property he represents via Tremains Real Estate in Rotorua.

At 29 Squadron, we’re sold!

UPDATE: No. 29 (Rotorua) Squadron has invested it’s first $500 from Tremains Real Estate Rotorua in twelve Two-Way radios.

And as Mr Aaron Coveny dropped by with Hot Cross buns for every 29 Squadron Family, he also had another $500 donation cheque to hand over.

Unit Commander Flying Officer Poihaere Knight had the pleasure of accepting the donation from Mr. Aaron Coveney on behalf of our Squadron, while SS Pete Belt showed Mr. Coveney some of the Two-way radios purchased using the first donation.

On behalf of the Unit Support Committee and No. 29 Squadron Air Training Corp, we thank Tremains and Aaron for an awesome way to support the Rotorua Community.

They can take pleasure in the fact the radios will keep our cadets safe as well as trained in proper radio procedures.

March 8, 2021March 11, 2021Uncategorized

International Women’s Day 2021

Today is International Women’s Day for 2021, and it is a good opportunity to celebrate No. 29 (Rotorua) Squadron Air Training Corps and the New Zealand Cadet Force in general.

The NZCF has welcomed female cadets as fully participating members for the last 50 years… that’s well before most other boys- or men-only organisations followed suit.

When it comes to 29 Squadron, it is currently led by two female cadets: Flight Sergeant McKenzie Swinburne and Sergeant Emily Coveney.

Our Adjutants are Ms Nat Swinburne and Miss Precious Morgan, and the USC Chairperson is Mrs Sharon Rehu.

They all report to our Unit Commander, Flying Officer Poihaere Knight.

FGOFF Knight in turn reports to our Area Support Officer, Squadron Leader Heidi Paignton.

At 29 Squadron, we don’t have to pay lip-service to placing and promoting capable women in positions of responsibility.

As a youth leadership training organisation, when it comes to supporting capable women in responsible roles, We walk the talk.