108 Wing Reunion
Royal NZ Police College · 1987 — 2027

Forty Years On,
the 108 Wing Reunites.

Four decades since we marched out of the College. It's time to get the wing back together — the stories, the faces, and everyone who shaped who we became.

Fri 7 & Sat 8 May 2027 Distinction Hotel, Hamilton Partners warmly welcome
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Count me in → Help find the wing
The weekend

Two days to pick up right where we left off.

The venue's booked and the dates are locked. Plans are still coming together — activities, menus and the finer details will firm up closer to the day, and you'll hear about them here and by email.

Friday 7 May

An easy first evening — arrive, settle in, and the first "is that really you?" moment of many. Details to come.

Saturday 8 May

The main event — the reunion dinner, the memory board, and a proper chance to catch up on forty years.

Distinction Hotel, Hamilton

The Distinction Hotel & Conference Centre. Central, comfortable, room to stay on-site. Open in Maps

RSVP

Let Andy know you're coming.

The sooner we know numbers, the better we can make the weekend. Bring your other half — we'll need them there to keep us in line. You'll get a confirmation and a calendar invite straight away.

You're on the list.

Brilliant — Andy's got your RSVP. Check your email for confirmation and a calendar invite for 7–8 May 2027. Now dig out those old photos below…

The memory board

Remember when…?

Andy's after those old college photos — the ones where we all looked a lot younger. Snap a picture of an old print with your phone and send it in, or share a story. The best of them go up on the board here and at the reunion.

The instructor we all feared Worst PT session ever First day at the College Marching out The one who always got caught Barracks legends

Be the first to share a memory — use the form below.

Thanks — it's in.

Andy will have a quick look and pop it up on the board. Keep them coming!

Memories are checked before they appear on the board.

Find the wing

A few we haven't tracked down yet.

Andy's found most of the wing, but a handful have gone quiet over forty years. If you know where any of these people are — or know someone who might — point us in the right direction. The wing finds the wing.

Mark Bell Frederick Nu'u Alan Richards Steve Farrell Ross Waugh · last known Canada Craig Van Dugteren · last known Australia

Recognise a name? Even "I think he moved to Tauranga" or "try his sister" helps. We'll take it from there — respectfully, and only ever a friendly reunion invite.

Thank you.

That's a real help — Andy will follow it up. This is how the whole wing gets back together.

In memoriam

Remembering those we've lost.

Rex Polglase

Forty years is a long road, and not everyone is still with us. We'll remember them at the reunion. If we've missed someone who should be here, please let Andy know.

Stay connected

Join the conversation before May.

The easiest way to keep up with the banter, share photos, and sort the details is where everyone already is. Jump into the group — it's private, just the wing.

Facebook Group

Private group for the wing — photos, updates and the odd wind-up. The main hub before the day.

Coming soon — link to follow

WhatsApp Group

For quick chat and day-of logistics. Tap to join on your phone. (Give it a mute if it gets lively!)

Coming soon — link to follow
Latest word

Newsletter & updates.

Andy's keeping everyone posted as things come together. The latest is here — and it all lands in your inbox once you've RSVP'd.

Newsletter #2 · July 2026

Venue booked — dates locked in

The Distinction Hotel & Conference Centre in Hamilton is confirmed and the deposit's paid. Dates are Friday 7 and Saturday 8 May 2027. Bring your better half. Time to dig out the old college photos for the memory board!

Newsletter #1 · Earlier

The wing's getting back together

Forty years on, we're making it happen. Andy's been tracking everyone down — most of the wing is found, a few to go. Miss the first newsletter or know someone who did? Let Andy know so no one's left out.