No 34 Squadron South Waikato

23/06/2026

On Sunday, we went 🌲 tramping 🌲 at the Pirongia Mangakara Nature Walk Track.

Despite the rain at the start, the scenery was amazing! We did a river crossing, climbed heaps of stairs, and captured plenty of photos and videos along the way. It was such a fun adventure! 📸🥾🌿

17/06/2026

🎉 Honouring Murray Bath – Unit Patron of No 34 (South Waikato District) Squadron ATC 🎉

A remarkable milestone for an extraordinary man!

No 34 (South Waikato District) Squadron ATC Unit Patron Murray Bath first began his journey in aviation and service when he joined No 7 (City of Hamilton) Squadron ATC in 1961. He later joined the Royal New Zealand Navy, proudly serving for 10 years.

In 1972, while serving in the Navy, Murray completed a parachute course. However, due to injury, he was unable to complete the jump at the time.

Fast forward 54 years — to celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday 14 June, Murray finally achieved what he started all those years ago, completing a parachute jump in Taupō on Monday, 15 June! 🪂

Murray’s determination, resilience, and sense of adventure are truly inspiring. What an incredible way to mark such a special milestone and prove it’s never too late to achieve a goal.

Congratulations, Murray — an inspiration to us all! 👏🎂🪂

10/06/2026

From Warrant Officer of No.34 (South Waikato District) SQN ATC in 2025 to Sailor in Te Taua Moana o Aotearoa in 2026!

The world is your Kina

10/06/2026

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24/05/2026

Ex on Target 2

No.34 Sqn Cadets all getting their practice in before the selection of our shooting team.
Good to see they are all applying the Four Marksmanship Principals.

14/05/2026

Senior Northern Area Advisor W/O Justin Tamehana visited our unit on Tuesday, where he observed our opening parade and sat in on several lessons led by OFFCDT Woonton and W/O Dey-Pereka. He was also invited by the USC to draw our Mother’s Day raffle winners.

🎉 1st Prize: CDTCPL Desire Hamana-Moke
🎉 2nd Prize: Donna Woonton, grandmother of CDTCPL Donna Erueti

34 Sqn would like to sincerely thank everyone who supported our Mother’s Day fundraiser. Your support is greatly appreciated!

26/04/2026

25/04/2026

ANZAC 2026
As the sun rises and then sets on another ANZAC Day, we are reminded…
At the going down of the sun and in the morning,
we will remember them ❤️

Lest we forget.