Navy League of New Zealand
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Navy League of New Zealand is a maritime organisation established in 1896 in New Zealand.
Contents
As of 2012 there are four constituent branches of Navy League of New Zealand:
- Navy League Northland
- Navy League Auckland
- Navy League Wellington
- Navy League Nelson
- Navy League Canterbury
Purpose & Objects
The Navy League in New Zealand has a number of general goals or objectives. The primary one is the support and development of the Sea Cadet Corps.
Activities
- The John Pallot Memorial Scholarship was established to recognise a sea cadet in the Christchurch/Canterbury area between 16 and 18 years who has made a significant contribution to their unit and demonstrates leadership potential.
- The Navy League Canterbury Prize in Diplomacy & International Relations is an award to the top student in the BA (Hons) programme in Diplomacy & International Relations at the University of Canterbury.
The Navy League Special Service Medal is awarded by the National Executive for long or exceptional service to the Navy League movement in New Zealand.
See also
Sea Cadet Corps
Events
External links
- Navy League Canterbury Archives, Macmillan Brown Library, University of Canterbury, Christchurch
- Navy League Canterbury Submission to the 2009 Defence Review no. 172. Released under Official Information Act (OIA)
- Navy League Canterbury early involvement in Sea Cadet Corps from NZDF Website
- Navy League Canterbury Prize for Diplomacy & International Relations. BA(Hons) Programme, University of Canterbury, Christchurch
- Navy League Canterbury Cup for Flying Dutchman Championship. Canterbury Yachting Association Website
