Image Gallery 2008
25 November 2008
New Zealand Defence Force change over
The New Zealand Defence Force elements of the International Stabilisation Force (ISF) in East Timor changed overas part of the regular company group rotation.
About 150 soldiers were met at Comoro airport by the current company group, Gyro 5. Guests included New Zealand Ambassador Ruth Nuttall, members of the New Zealand police serving with the UN, representatives from the East Timor Defence Force (F-FDTL) and Australian members of the International Stabilisatoin Force (ISF).
Gyro 5 met Gyro 6 with a traditional Maori challenge and welcome called "powhiri"
| 20081121adf8143085_028 Private Takirirangi Smith (with spear) along with the members of Gyro 5, the outgoing company group, begin the challenge to the new arrivals. (Date taken: 21 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081121adf8143085_108 As Gyro 5, edge closer to the newcomers, Gyro 6 hold their ground during the outgoing comapny group's challenge. (Date taken: 21 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081121adf8143085_138 As guests watch, company group Gyro 5, having finished their challenge (haka) await the incoming Gyro 6's response. (Date taken: 21 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081121adf8143085_151 Members of the outgoing company group Gyro 5, watch on as newcomers Gyro 6 respond to their challenge. (Date taken: 21 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081121adf8143085_180 Outgoing Commanding Officer of the National Command Element, Wing Commander Kelly Byrne greets his replacement Wing Commander Rory Paddock. (Date taken: 21 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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| 20081121adf8143085_192 Commanding Officer of Australia's Battle Group V, welcomes the incoming Commanding Officer National Command Element, Wing Commander Rory Paddock at the completion of the powhiri. (Date taken: 21 November 2008) Low-Res | Hi-Res |
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