Media Advisory
27 June 2007
HMNZS CANTERBURY, the Navy’s new Multi Role Vessel, will have her homecoming into New Zealand tomorrow when she sails into Lyttelton Harbour. The event schedule for the Lyttelton homecoming will be:
Thurs 28 June 1200 Arrive Berth No 2 Wharf Lyttelton
O/C Welcome Ceremony on wharf adjacent ship. Media opportunities and ship tours are available after the official welcome ceremony. 1430 Children from the ships' charity (Cholmondeley Children's Home) entertained on board
Fri 29 June 1030 Visit to ship by members of Canterbury NPC rugby team
Sat 30 June 1400 Charter Parade Cathedral Square
Sun 01 July 1300 to 1630 Ship open to general public (Navy Band, Seasprite, LAV, Pinzgauer on wharf)
Mon 02 July 1400 CANTERBURY sails to Timaru
Wed 04 July 1100 CANTERBURY arrives in Timaru O/C Welcome Ceremony on wharf adjacent ship
Thurs 05 July 1200 to 1500 Ship open to general public
Fri 06 July 1300 Charter Parade Timaru
Media opportunities and ship tours are available after the official welcome ceremony.
To ensure access to the wharf and HMNZS CANTERBURY, please register interest with:
Kirsty Clokie, Assistant Public Relations Manager (Navy) on 021 745 288.
ENDS