15 Mar 2022

Change of Command for Devonport Naval Base

From Lately, 10:27 pm on 15 March 2022

The home of the Royal New Zealand Navy has a new commanding officer. Julie Simpkins has taken charge of the Devonport Naval base in Auckland. Commander Simpkins is a 33-year Navy veteran and she joins Karyn to discuss her new role.

Deputy Chief of Navy, Commodore Shane Arndell, right, hands over the Commissioning Pennant to new HMNZS Philomel Commanding Officer, Commander Julie Simpkins

Deputy Chief of Navy, Commodore Shane Arndell, right, hands over the Commissioning Pennant to new HMNZS Philomel Commanding Officer, Commander Julie Simpkins Photo: Supplied