New Zealand Cadet Forces Pursuant to section 76f of the Defence Act 1990, the Minister of Defence approves the following appointments, promotions, extensions, transfers, resignations and retirements of officers of the New Zealand Cadet Forces (NZCF). Commissions and Appointments The following are commissioned on a probationary appointment of 3 years in units of the NZCF with the rank and date of effect as specified. Mr J.P. Atkinson as Ensign at T.S. Gambia with effect from 20 November 1996. Mr T.D. Bassett as Officer Cadet at 47 (District of Hawera) Sqn ATC with effect from 13 November 1996. Mr G.A. Bidois as Second Lieutenant at City of Papakura Cadet Unit with effect from 16 September 1996. Mrs J.M. Calder as Pilot Officer at No. 25 (District of Kaikohe) Sqn ATC with effect from 3 December 1996. Mr B.M. Clayton as Pilot Officer at No. 11 (District of Hastings) Sqn ATC with effect from 7 January 1997. Mr A.A. Douglas as Ensign at T.S. Bellona with effect from 21 November 1996. Mr B.R. Fairhurst as Second Lieutenant at Ruahine Cadet Unit with effect from 20 September 1996. Mr R.P Gray as Midshipman at T.S. Bellona with effect from 9 August 1996. Mr T.M.R. Huatahi as Second Lieutenant at Wellington City Cadet Unit with effect from 12 September 1996. Mrs B. Inu as Officer Cadet at Opotiki College Cadet Unit with effect from 8 November 1996. Miss A.L. Jefcoate as Second Lieutenant at Dunedin Cadet Unit with effect from 18 December 1996. Miss P. Leech as Pilot Officer at No. 14 (City of Gisborne) Sqn ATC with effect from 31 October 1996. Mr A.D. Marshall as Pilot Officer at No. 11 (City of Napier) Sqn ATC with effect from 29 October 1996. Mr J. Oldfield as Pilot Officer at 40 (City of Manakau) Sqn ATC with effect from 26 September 1996. Miss K.N. Peddie as Plot Officer at No. 16 (Tauranga) Sqn ATC with effect from 3 December 1996. Miss L. Poulsen as Second Lieutenant at Rotorua District Cadet Unit with effect from 14 November 1996. Miss D.M. Pullar as Midshipman at T.S. Chatham with effect from 25 September 1996. Mr K.V. Ralston as Ensign at T.S. Gambia with effect from 3 December 1996. Mr A.C. Shaw as Ensign at T.S. Tutira with effect from 7 January 1996. Mrs A.J. Silcock as Pilot Officer at 34 (Tokoroa) Sqn ATC with effect from 25 September 1996. Miss J. Simpson as Pilot Officer at No. 42 (Dunedin) Sqn ATC with effect from 9 January 1996. Miss N.T. Steeples as Ensign at T.S. Gambia with effect from 14 November 1996. Mr R. Tan as Ensign at T.S. Rangiriri with effect from 24 October 1996. Mr G.R. Vincent as Officer Cadet at No. 13 (City of Napier) Sqn ATC with effect from 6 December 1996. Miss M.M. Watson as Pilot Officer at No. 42 (Dunedin) Sqn ATC with effect from 8 January 1996. Mr G.S. Wells as Pilot Officer at 75 (Arawa) Sqn ATC with effect from 6 December 1996. Promotions Acting Lieutenant Commander D.J. Dryden to Lieutenant Commander with seniority 17 October 1996 and effect 31 October 1996. Sub Lieutenant L.D. Hill to Lieutenant with seniority and effect 12 May 1996. Lieutenant W.G. Humphries to Captain with seniority 18 October 1996 and effect 18 December 1996. Flying Officer P.A. McIntosh to Flight Lieutenant with seniority and effect 15 March 1996. Lieutenant R. Paruru to Captain with seniority 1 November 1996 and effect 18 December 1996. Sub Lieutenant P.C.L. Warwick to Lieutenant with seniority and effect 19 September 1996. Sub Lieutenant S.A. Worth to Lieutenant with seniority and effect 21 September 1996. Flying Officer J.R. Nicholson to Acting Flight Lieutenant with effect 17 September 1996. Flying Officer B.G. Sinclair to Acting Flight Lieutenant with effect 17 September 1996. Second Lieutenant G.B. Mai to Lieutenant with seniority 12 July 1996 and effect 31 October 1996. Second Lieutenant S.D. Maddox to Acting Lieutenant with effect 1 February 1997. Extensions The appointment of the following NZCF officers is extended as specified. Squadron Leader C.E.D. Siggelkow, q.s.m., until 4 September 1998. Squadron Leader N.J. Fitzsimmons until 31 December 1997. Transfers The following officers are transferred between Corps in the NZCF. Pilot Officer A.M. Brosnan, Air Training Corps to New Zealand Cadet Corps in the rank of Second Lieutenant with seniority 7 January 1995 and effect 17 September 1996. The following officers are transferred to the Supernumerary List (SL) as specified. Pilot Officer A.D. Fulton to No. 20 (City of Whangarei) Sqn ATC with effect 1 May 1996. Second Lieutenant J. May to Muaungarei Cadet Unit with effect 1 December 1996. Resignations Squadron Leader F.A. Grout, with effect 14 September 1996. Squadron Leader N.D. Mouat, with effect 10 November 1996. Lieutenant L.M. Deehan, with effect 17 September 1996 Flight Lieutenant E.J. Mackle, with effect 8 October 1996. Lieutenant S.D. Snowden, with effect 12 November 1996. Flight Lieutenant P.W. Tickner, with effect 19 December 1996. Acting Flight Lieutenant J.W. Tauroa, with effect 7 November 1996. Sub Lieutenant M.G. Colthorpe, with effect 22 August 1996. Flying Officer D.L. Crene, with effect 24 October 1996. Flying Officer B.J. Pedley, with effect 2 December 1996. Flying Officer L. Wright, with effect 7 October 1996. Second Lieutenant H.M. King, with effect 31 October 1996. Pilot Officer L. Tegelaars, with effect 11 October 1996. Retirements Squadron Leader B.E. Foster, with effect 31 December 1996. Squadron Leader C.J. Jennings, with effect 31 December 1996. Lieutenant B.W. Heiford, with effect 23 October 1996. Correction The notice number 4483 in the Gazette published 11 July 1996 is amended as follows: Flying officer G.A. Hays transferred from Supernumerary List to No. 75 (Arawa) Sqn ATC with effect from 26 July 1996. Dated at Wellington this 21st day of January 1997. PAUL EAST, Minister of Defence.