TS Tamatoa Navy Cadets

21/05/2026

Thank you to WELCCU for the invite to Ex Kaitoke. What an awesome weekend to learn about life in the field, including the importance of emergency evacuation points and casualty evacuation drills.

25/04/2026

Officers and Cadets of TS Tamatoa, No. 2 Squadron ATC, and the City of Lower Hutt Army Cadets proudly supported commemorations across our community this Anzac Day.

Throughout the day, they attended eight Services and Parades, remembering the courage, sacrifice, and enduring spirit of all those who served.

Lest We Forget

24/04/2026

Lest We Forget.

As we turn our minds to the significance of tomorrow, we take a moment to reflect on those who served, and those who never returned.

Tomorrow, we will remember those that served , and those that faced hardship and sacrifice in service to others.

Their service endures through values of courage, teamwork, and integrity.
As members of the New Zealand Cadet Forces, we reflect on these values and what they mean for us today.

At the going down of the sun and in the morning, we will remember them.
I te hekenga o te rā, i te aranga ake anō hoki, ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou.

We will remember them

21/04/2026

27/02/2026

At about 5am today (27/02/25) some extremely lovely person broke into our boat shed and stole our quad bike that TS Tamatoa Navy Cadets and ourselves use to get the kayaks and boats on and off the beach each week.

Quad is a blue 2002 Yamaha grizzly yfm660

It last seen heading across lions park and up Waione St.

If anyone knows anything or has any footage please either get in contact with us or the police.

Police file number P065587350

22/02/2026

What an awesome day at the Petone Fair! We had so many great conversations with families and young people about what Cadets is all about — building confidence, leadership, resilience, and skills that set teenagers up for life.

If you know someone who might thrive in a supportive, structured, and inclusive organisation like ours, we’d like to meet them.

Cadets: Ages 13–15 (or Year 9–11)
Tamatoa Dolphins: Ages 10–12

A huge thank‑you to everyone who stopped by for a chat , including our local Police who even had a quick knot tying lesson from one of our Cadets.

If you’d like to learn more or get involved, flick us an email at [email protected] or check out our website: https://sites.google.com/view/tstamatoa/home

05/02/2026

We’re kicking off 2026 with epic weather and an even better chance to try something new. Ever wanted to get out on the water, learn boating, or pick up skills you’ll use for life? This is your chance.

Come hang out with us Thursday 19th February, at 160 The Esplanade, Petone, from 7pm–9pm.

You’ll be supported and coached in everything you need to know. Make new friends, and get a taste of what being part of a supportive team is all about.

Got questions or want to know more about joining?
Email [email protected] and we’ll get back to you.

21/01/2026

First parade of 2026 is January 29th.
Heres a helpful video to get your hat tally up to muster.

https://www.facebook.com/share/1DUMLXyDGG/?mibextid=wwXIfr

Get ahead in Royal Navy training and learn how to shape your beret.

09/12/2025

TS Tamatoa End of Year Parade,
4 Dec 2025.

The weather favoured us on the day and guests were invited to sit in the sunshine whilst we paraded for inspection by reviewing Officer LTCDR Jonathan Otto, RNZN.

Afterwards, all were cordially invited to sit inside to celebrate notable achievements of the past year by Tamatoa’s cadets. Bravo Zulu all! Prize winners or not you have all achieved something this past year.

Photos by Mr Tony Thistoll and SLT Sharni Robson