HMNZS Taranaki - 50th homecoming reunion

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2 February 2010 Received from Chris Bond, (the_bonds@xtra.co.nz)  secretary for the reunion

HMNZS Taranaki
TARANAKI 2011 REUNION

The date has now been set for the 2011 “Homecoming Reunion” New Plymouth Weekend of the 28th to 30th October 2011.  This being the weekend after Labour Weekend due to the Rugby World Cup Finals.

The good news is that the 28th October 2011 is the start of the Taranaki Rhododendron Festival, where in excess of 150 private gardens around Taranaki are open to the public.

• This will be the main feature of the Saturday Bus Trip.
• Golf will be arranged for those who like to indulge.
• Dinner will be at the World Class Devon Hotel Marbles Restaurant.

ACCOMMODATION: (Bookings your care)
Due to the Rhododendron Festival, early booking of  accommodation is Paramount.

0800 Numbers will be produced for the website for your own bookings

Graeme Marris
Chairman

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More info regarding our HMNZS Taranaki reunion next year

Being held the weekend of 28th October 2011. 28th October is the actual date that the HMNZS Taranaki arrived in New Plymouth in 1961.

It is now 15 months away. Confirmation registration form, the programme and suggested accommodation list are attachments below for downloading.

It must be noted that accommodation needs to be secured as soon as possible as this Reunion coincides with the Taranaki Rhododendron Garden Festival
And Tour Companies from all over NZ & Overseas bring in people to view the Open Gardens.

Please contact Graeme Marris g.marris@xtra.co.nz or Chris Bond, the_bonds@xtra.co.nz secretary for the reunion with any questions

22 Aug: Please note that registration form has been updated to include who to make out your cheque to