1st Battalion, Royal New Zealand Infantry Regiment

30/06/2026

Today, 1st Battalion held an inter-unit volleyball and tug of war competition, bringing companies together for a day of spirited competition, teamwork, and unit pride. The event showcased determination, resilience, and camaraderie, with all participants giving their best and strengthening the bonds that make the battalion stronger.

Congratulations to Victor Company for winning the volleyball and to Support Company for taking out the tug of war.

24/06/2026

19/06/2026

Exercise Crete Update

Yesterday afternoon, Victor Company, supported by elements from QAMR Company, Support Company and 2nd Engineer Regiment, successfully conducted the clearance and capture of an enemy airfield. Throughout the operation, all elements executed their roles with speed, aggression, and professionalism, maintaining the highest standards to achieve the mission. The activity provided valuable training and highlighted the effectiveness of the team’s combined efforts and commitment to excellence.

17/06/2026

14/06/2026

Exercise Crete Update:

Exercise Crete is a combined arms Combat Team activity planned and executed by 1 RNZIR. Overall, 500 participants are included, with personnel from 16th Field Regiment, RNZA, 2nd Combat Service Support Battalion, 2nd Engineer Regiment, 1st Command Support Regiment, and Joint Military Police Unit.

The QAMR Combat Team performed well during the first week, learning plenty of valuable lessons and developing their SOPs. Victor Combat Team is up next, and the weather is looking a little less inviting. ⛈️ ❄️

OPFOR are providing our team plenty of challenges role playing as civilians, NGOs and enemy.

Realistic and challenging training prepares our warfighters for whatever lies ahead.

Onward

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Photo credit: PTE Denton, 1 RNZIR

27/05/2026

Inter-Company Basketball prize giving:
Awards presented by the Commanding Officer
Lt Col Berry.

- Top defender Pte Kilioni (FSG- Spt Coy))
- Top scorer Pte Hotai (V Coy)
- MVP Pte Barham (Sigs Pl- Spt Coy)

Overall winners: Combat Support Company beating out V Coy in the final 28-20 and going undefeated all day.

27/05/2026

Inter Company basketball is underway today here in Linton Camp!

Before we head into the field on Exercise Crete the battalion is over due some sports and fun to maintain unit culture and espirit de corps.

Playing today we have:
- Victor Company
- Combat Support Company
- QAMR Company
- Combat Service Support Company
- Bn HQ / Whiskey Company combined

03/04/2026

Our LAV crews proving themselves on the world stage.

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02/04/2026

Ka rawe to our crews who competed in the USMC ‘Bushmaster Challenge’. Taking out the Top Crew prize and representing the Battalion with professionalism and mana.

Well done lads.

Onward

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27/03/2026

1st (NZ) Brigade Skill At Arms Competition

Our Battalion’s Skill at Arms team did themselves, their Companies, and the Unit proud at the Brigade SAA competition.

They delivered outstanding performances across multiple stands, achieving some of the highest scores of the day. Out of 13 competing teams, they secured a very strong 2nd place. 🥈

A big thank you to:
• SSGT T from Support Company, our Team Manager, for the dedication and hard work in preparing the team.
• CPL R from RSS Platoon, for stepping up and leading the section so well.
• All the Battalion members who ran the stands and provided support throughout the competition.

To the entire SAA team — hold your heads high. You represented the Battalion with mana and professionalism.

Well done, lads.

Onward ♦️