Monday 16 June, 2008
In his first ever visit since taking office, His Worship, the Mayor of the North Shore City Council, Mr Andrew Williams along with Deputy Mayor Julia Parfitt and Chief Executive John Brockies will take part in a familiarisation visit at the Devonport Naval Base on Thursday 19 June.
Hosted by the Captain of HMNZS PHILOMEL, Captain Dean McDougall, His Worship the Mayor and his party will be formally welcomed onto the Navy Marae with a powhiri between 9:00 am and 9:30 am.
General discussions and short visits around the Base and outlying areas are on the agenda for the day; including a luncheon with key members of the Naval Support Command.
The visit is scheduled to conclude at 2:00 pm after tours of both the Hyperbaric Chamber and Bridge Simulator.
Media Note:
There are limited opportunities available for the media to cover this visit. Registrations of interest are to be made to Lieutenant Commander Barbara Cassin.
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For further information please contact Lieutenant Commander Barbara Cassin, Navy Public Relations Manager, (09) 4455002 or 021 244 0638