Anniversary Events and Activities
21 January Masterton Airshow (Red Checkers display)
28-29 January Tauranga City Air Show
6 February Waitangi Day (Red Checkers display)
11 February Coast to Coast finish, Christchurch (Red Checkers display)
13-18 February Concert Tour by the Central Band of the RNZAF (Wanganui, Palmerston North, Danniverke, Waipukarau, Napier and Wairoa
16–19 February GEON Art Deco Weekend, Napier (Red Checkers display)
14 March Official launch, Wellington Launch of the 75th Anniversary Stamp and Coin Collection with NZ Post
14 March RNZAF 75th Anniversary book launch
25 March - 8 April As part of the 75th Anniversary celebrations the Red Checkers will be displaying at various locations in the North Island over the period 25 March - 2 April and in the South Island, 2 April - 08 April.
31 March Air Force Air Show (Base Ohakea)
3 April RNZAF 75th birthday celebrations Forecourt Parade, Parliament, Wellington (11.30am)
3 April Commemorative Service, St Paul’s Cathedral, Wellington (1.00pm)
7–8 April Warbirds over Wanaka (Red Checkers display)
25 April Anzac Day commemorations
28 April Auckland City Charter Event Unveiling of the Memorial Plaque at Hobsonville Point
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Events are subject to change. This page will be updated regularly.
For further information please contact:
Air Force Public Relations
Air Staff
HQNZDF
Private Bag
Wellington
New Zealand
Ph +64 4 496 0294
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For specific anniversary events enquiries email Wing Commander Lorena Thomas or call +64 4 496 0541