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We are based at 68 Riverside Drive in Whangarei and parade every week during the school term from 6-8.30 pm.
You can join if you are 13 – 15 years of age, or 12 years old but in Year 9 at Secondary School.
All Officers undergo formal training in risk management in their commissioning course. This course includes NZQA risk management unit standards, which are designed to teach you how to minimise risk for your child while they are involved in NZCF activities. Furthermore, by understanding these standards, you can ensure greater safety and effectiveness in their participation. Our Sea Cadet Officers undergo Maritime Activity Supervisors courses, which contribute to their Yachting New Zealand Club Instructor Certificate. However, no activity can be completely risk-free. Cadet Forces officers are trained to recognise and minimise risk to a point where it does not negatively impact your child’s learning experiences.
Yes. All items are supplied a few weeks after joining and must be returned at the completion of your cadet career.
Our fees are $30 per term. Camps and other activities may be at an additional cost.
The NZCF does not tolerate unacceptable behaviour of any kind. Furthermore, all cadets and staff have basic rights and obligations to participate in activities free of harassment and discrimination. Consequently, they operate in a non-discriminatory, fair, and safe environment. Additionally, the NZCF Code of Conduct defines appropriate codes of ethical behaviour and provides comprehensive guidelines for preventing, managing, and reporting breaches of these codes. In line with this, all Cadets and Staff are required to sign up to the Code of Conduct.
Typical weekly parades consist of a combination of theory and/or practical lessons for cadets to learn. As a cadet, their training program will include citizenship training, safe firearms handling, first aid, drill and ceremonial, communications, navigational and map reading skills, leadership, physical training, Cadet Forces, General Service Knowledge and sailing and maritime skills.
No, Cadet Forces is a youth development organisation and is not part of the NZ Defence Force. Although some may want to join the Navy later, joining Navy cadets offers a great opportunity to experience what it might be like. Additionally, it provides valuable insights and a firsthand look into the Navy’s environment and routines.
No, you volunteer to enter Cadet Forces and you can leave at any time.
Our team of Officers and the Unit Support Committee are made up of parents and adults. You do not need any qualification to be a part of the unit. Contact us in any way to see how you can help the youth in your community
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