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Dare to take on the challenge. Email: [email protected] Joining Hamilton City Cadet Unit (HCCU) could be one of the most rewarding decisions you make. As a part of the New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF), we offer a unique opportunity for youth aged 13 to 15 to get outside the classroom and learn some hands on practical skills. Our Unit provides a comprehensive 4-5-year training program that covers essential skills such as Leadership, Instructional Technique, Drill (marching), Self-Discipline, Bushcraft, Camping, First Aid, Navigation, and other exciting activities. These skills will stay with you even after you leave and are valuable for life. The NZCF consists of three Corps - Navy Cadets, Army Cadets, and Air Cadets. As a voluntary, disciplined, and uniformed youth leadership training organization, we provide an excellent opportunity to develop new skills, explore leadership opportunities, and serve the community. It's important to note that we are not part of the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), but we operate under the direction of the Chief of Defence Force, on behalf of the Minister of Defence, and with the support of the NZDF and the community. We welcome new volunteers with open arms and require no prior experience. We will provide you with the training you need to excel as a member of our team. So, are you ready to challenge yourself as a volunteer or a cadet? Join us for our weekly Thursday evening parades during the school term, 6pm-9pm, and take part in activities on various weekends. Step out of your comfort zone and see what we have to offer. You won't regret it!

14/08/2026

At Hamilton Army Cadets, polished boots are more than just part of looking smart. They show pride, discipline, attention to detail and respect for your uniform. This is a skill every cadet can be proud of.

But then there are the dirty boots… and they are just as importan, they mean you have been out there adventuring, challenging yourself, putting your training into practice and getting stuck in.

A sign of teamwork, resilience, determination and experiences that you simply cannot get sitting on the sidelines.

And the best part? You learn when to have shiny boots and when to have dirty boots, because being an Army Cadet is about knowing how to be smart and disciplined while also being ready for adventure.

It is the last week off being part of Hamilton Army Cadets or TS Waikato - Navy Cadets who parade with us

Join us and discover just how shiny or how dirty your boots can get if you are aged between 13-15 or in year 9.

Email: [email protected]

07/08/2026

Congratulations to Waitakere Cadet Unit on taking out the 2026 Northern Area Skills Competition!

A well-deserved victory and we wish you all the very best as you represent the Northern Area at the National Skills Competition.

Hamilton City Cadet Unit (HCCU) proudly hand over the title after an incredible run. we have held the Northern Area Skills title for the past three years (and longer) and we became the first unit to win the National Skills Competition three years in a row. It is a legacy we are incredibly proud of and now it is time to celebrate another unit's success.

This year's competition was one of the strongest yet, with more Cadet Units competing than ever before. Every team demonstrating outstanding teamwork, leadership, resilience, determination and commitment across all events including Fitness, First Aid & Casualty Evacuation, Drill, Shooting, Endurance, Observation, RATEL, Navigation, General Service Knowledge, and Initiative.

To our second team, "HCCU and Combined" well done in such a competitive field is something to be proud of. Thank you for your dedication, discipline, and the way you represented your units throughout the competition. You should ALL hold your heads high.

A special congratulations to CPL Attanagoda for being awarded Top Cadet, a fantastic individual achievement and a reflection of your hard work and leadership.

Congratulations once again to Waitakere Cadet Unit and good luck at Nationals, You got this!!

Email: [email protected] if you are aged 13-15 or in year 9 and want to be a part of something big.

02/08/2026

Take a look at what some of our amazing Cadets from Hamilton City Cadet Unit have been up to overseas!

Could this be you next year?

If you are looking for adventure, new challenges, lifelong friendships, and opportunities you will not find anywhere else, now is the time to see what we have to offer.

Dare to take the challenge?

If you are 13–15 years old or currently in Year 9, we would love to hear from you.

Send us an email to find out more and start your journey with Army Cadets, Hamilton City Cadet Unit or our Navy Cadets at TS Waikato - Navy Cadets.

Email: [email protected]

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25/07/2026

Imagine stepping outside your comfort zone and trying something completely new.

Imagine making lifelong friends. Imagine learning new skills. Imagine building confidence, resilience and leadership. Imagine the opportunities that could be waiting for you.

Imagine actually enjoying this journey...

By joining the New Zealand Cadet Forces, whether it is our Hamilton Army or TS Waikato - Navy Cadets you will challenge yourself, discover what you are capable of and learn something new every time you attend.

If you are aged 13–15 or in Year 9, why not give yourself the chance to experience something different?

Your next adventure could start here.

Dare to take on the Challenge?

Email: [email protected]

17/05/2026

If you are aged between 13–15 years old (or in year 9 at school), you should seriously consider joining the New Zealand Cadet Forces - especially the Hamilton City Army Cadets.

As it says "You don't need to know everything, you just need to start"

Cadets teaches confidence, teamwork, leadership, resilience, adventure, and friendships that can last a lifetime.

Email [email protected] for more information.

10/05/2026

Under blue skies, strong winds, a few spots of rain, map reading challenges and plenty of laughs, Hamilton City Cadets hiked crossed the Karamu Walkway.

What stood out the most was seeing cadets step outside their comfort zones and take on challenges that some had never experienced before whilst still having smiles on their faces.

Cadets is something worth trying. It is unlike anything else you may have been part of before. There is always something new to learn, new friendships waiting to be made, and skills that will stay with you for life.

If you are aged between 13–15 years old (or in year 9 at school) and looking for something different, Term 3 could be the perfect time to start a new life changing challenge.

After all… What’s the worst thing that could happen?
You might actually love it.

Email: [email protected]

05/05/2026

You don’t truly know what you are capable of until you push yourself beyond your limits.

Over the weekend our new cadets stepped up and took on the challenge with learning drill (marching), how to care for their uniform, and what life as a cadet is really about. But it’s more than just skills… it is about confidence, discipline, resilience, and belonging to something bigger than yourself.

Challenge yourself in a way that is completely different?
Step outside your comfort zone?
Find your strength, build lifelong friendships, and gain skills that will stay with you forever?

This is your moment.

Dare to take the challenge?

25/04/2026

It is as simple as this.
We will remember them.
Not just today… but in the quiet moments, in the freedoms we live, in the lives we get to lead because they didn’t get to live theirs.

19/04/2026

Today we had the privilege of attending the headstone unveiling of Sergeant Adam Jack Cunningham DCM, MM, a WWI soldier awarded the Military Medal and Distinguished Conduct Medal for his bravery during the liberation of Le Quesnoy on 4 November 1918.

After serving with great courage, he came to New Zealand in 1919 and passed away in 1941, sadly without a headstone.

85 years later, alongside veterans, RSA, cadets, a choir, a bagpiper and a bugler for after the ode. We all got to honour him properly with a memorial service and the unveiling of his headstone.

Thank you for your service SGT Cunningham.

We will ALWAYS remember 🌺

17/04/2026

Do you know what a poppy represents? Do you know why we wear them at this time of year?

Today is a humbling reminder that the freedoms we live with every day came at a cost, a cost paid by those who gave so much before us. Their sacrifice is the reason we stand here, live here, and raise our families in peace.

If you are unsure what the poppy means, please take a moment to learn. Please when you wear one, wear it with pride, with respect, and with honour.

The RSA volunteers are out there giving their time, and today it was Hamilton Army Cadets standing proudly, supporting this cause.

It is only a donation, whatever you can spare makes a difference.

We will remember.
Lest we forget.

🌺

https://hamiltonrsa.co.nz/

Address

21 Clifton Road
Hamilton
3204

Opening Hours

6pm - 9pm

Telephone

+6421832550

Website

http://www.cadetforces.org.nz/, https://www.facebook.com/TSWaikato

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