Auckland

Auckland is a port city on the northern end of New Zealand's North Island.

History

From 1871, the person in command of the interests and facilities was dubbed "Commodore, Auckland". On 5 March, 1893, this became "Maritime Commander, New Zealand". On 1 July 1901, the "Headquarters, Joint Forces New Zealand" and the awkwardly-name post of "Maritime Component Commander" were established.

In 2001 or so, the commodore-in-charge's position was moved from Auckland to Wellington.

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Royal Navy Commanders

• Commander Frederic C. Bradley, 30 January, 1925
• Commander Nelson Clover, 17 July, 1928
• Commander Edward L. Berthon, 2 January, 1931
• Commander Basil C. B. Brooke, 10 November, 1933
• Commander Charles B. Tinley, 27 April, 1936
• Captain Hugh M. Barnes, 21 October, 1938

See Also

• Wikipedia