HMNZS Waikato (F55) was a Leander Batch 2TA frigate of the Royal New Zealand Navy (RNZN). She was one of two Leanders built for the RNZN, the other being the Batch 3 HMNZS Canterbury.

 

These two New Zealand ships relieved British ships of the Armilla patrol during the Falklands conflict, freeing British ships for deployment.

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View of the Royal Yacht Britannia in Lyttelton for 1974 Christchurch Commonwealth Games. HMNZS Waikato background?

 

HMNZS Waikato - 1988

 

Westland Wasp of No. 3 Squadron RNZAF flies past HMNZS Waikato (F55)

 

HMNZS Waikato F55 Royal Salute

 

HMNZS Waikato (F55)

Westland Wasp of No. 3 Squadron RNZAF flies past HMNZS Waikato (F55)