For many years saluting was performed with the hand farthest from the officer saluted. This involved saluting with the left hand when passing an officer on the right hand side. To certain sections of Indian troops, however, saluting with the left hand was an insult and this method was abolished in 1918.

Army Reserve Run for Fun

On Sunday 14 March the unmistakeable roar of a 105 mm Light Gun manned by gunners of 11/4 Battery, signalled the start of the Annual Auckland Round the Bays Fun Run.
The NZ Army team at the Annual Auckland Round the Bays Fun Run (WN-10-0001-100).

The NZ Army team at the Annual Auckland Round the Bays Fun Run (WN-10-0001-124).

Included in the mass of 70,000 fun-runners were 45 soldiers from the 3rd Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly’s Own) and Northland Battalion Group led by Regimental Sergeant Major (RSM) Warranty Officer Class One Roddy Hickling.

The group double-marched the 8.4 kilometres from outside the Vector Arena to the finish line at St Heliers Bay in about 1 hour.

Judging by the positive comments received along the way, it is clear that the Army brand is well-recognised and well-respected. The City of Auckland and Aucklanders are well-connected to “their” Battalion and by being part of large civic activities such as Round the Bays, the relationship is further strengthened.

This page was last reviewed on 17 August 2010, and is current.