Happy Regimental Day to the Royal New Zealand Army Logistics Regiment!

The Royal New Zealand Army Logistics Regiment has a long and distinguished service record in the New Zealand Army that predates its official formation in 1996. The integration of the Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport, the Royal New Zealand Army Ordnance Corps, and the Royal New Zealand Electrical and Mechanical Engineers into one Regiment sought to best achieve logistical support (transport, movement, catering, supply, and maintenance functions) across all arms of the New Zealand Army.

Land Component Commander Brigadier Matthew Weston with Major Tim Marsden (RNZALR). Major Marsden was being awarded a second clasp for his Armed Forces Award, the long service decoration for Regular Force Officers of the New Zealand Defence Force.

Also integrated into the Logistics Regiment just after its official formation was Major Tim Marsden, our Military Operations Manager at the Museum. Having already served 10+ years in the British Army, Major Marsden enlisted into the Royal New Zealand Army Logistics Regiment in 1997. To our (and no doubt the NZALR’s) great dismay, Major Marsden retired from the military earlier this week, hanging up his beret for the final time. With his vast experience on operations, in command, staffing, and logistics, he will be sorely missed by all. Good luck, Sir, for your next big adventure. Thank you for all you have done here at the Museum and for your 35+ years of military service. 

The Logistics Regiment is the life-blood of the New Zealand Army. It is the largest regiment with a diverse portfolio of roles and responsibilities, including combat drivers, catering, armourers, maintenance technicians and fitters, ammunition technicians, movement operators, and supply technicians. The soldiers of the Regiment keep the Army operating with the right supplies, teams, and equipment to get the job done. They work hard every day to get people and equipment to where they need to go, and then keep them well-supplied when they are there. The Logistics Regiment serves with diligence and integrity, with soldiers who are technically- and creatively-skilled problem solvers and logistical support planning specialists.

Royal New Zealand Army Logistics Regiment motto:
“Ma Nga Hua Tu Tangata – By Our Actions We Are Known”

For all those who keep the NZ Army well-supplied and well-supported, (past and present), we wish you a happy Regimental Day and thank you for your service.