N.Z. WOMEN'S ROYAL ARMY CORPS
Captain (temp. Major) M. J. Black is transferred to the Supernumerary List on reaching retiring age for rank, with effect from 28 January 1977, and her engagement is extended until 1 September 1978.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) Karen Jean Stephen lapses, with effect from 19 January 1977.

TERRITORIAL FORCE

ROYAL REGIMENT OF N.Z. ARTILLERY

3rd Field Regiment, RNZA
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) N. J. Williams to be Captain, with seniority from 14 April 1976 and effect from 8 December 1976.
Lieutenant (temp. Captain) P. O. Helm, B.SC., to be Captain, with seniority from 24 June 1976 and effect from 8 December 1976.
2nd Lieutenant M. D. Barclay to be Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 6 November 1976.
2nd Lieutenant W. D. Sapsford to be Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 6 November 1976.

4th (G) Medium Battery, RNZA

Ian Alexander Wilson is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), with effect from 8 February 1975.

16th Field Regiment, RNZA

Lieutenant John Alistair Hickling, B.A., LL.B., resigns his commission, with effect from 28 October 1976.
The commissions of the following 2nd Lieutenants (on prob.) are confirmed with effect from the dates shown:
M. A. C. Hanson, 1 March 1975.
R. R. G. Porter, 8 September 1975.
A. C. Fowler, 1 April 1975.
John Gifford Sinton is appointed to a commission in the rank of Honorary Lieutenant as Director of Music, with seniority and effect from 1 November 1976.

ROYAL N.Z. ARMOURED CORPS

2nd Squadron, New Zealand Scottish, RNZAC
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) D. R. Kelly is confirmed, with effect from 8 September 1975.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ENGINEERS

3rd Field Squadron, RNZE
Captain (temp. Major) R. A. Laybourn to be Major, with seniority and effect from 4 December 1976.
6th Field Squadron, RNZE
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) M. E. Williams is confirmed, with effect from 20 October 1975.

ROYAL N.Z. CORPS OF SIGNALS

1st Infantry Brigade Signal Squadron, RNZ Sigs
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) K. Varney is confirmed, with effect from 2 July 1975.

ROYAL N.Z. INFANTRY REGIMENT

2nd Battalion, (Canterbury Nelson Marlborough West Coast), RNZIR
Lieutenant Lindsay James Duff is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, with effect from 18 October 1976.
Lieutenant Michael John Dolden is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment, in the rank of Lieutenant, with effect from 10 November 1976.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) Kevin John Klempel lapses, with effect from 23 November 1976.
The commissions of the following officers are confirmed with effect from the dates shown:
I. J. Brooks, 9 September 1975.
J. S. Kay, 20 October 1975.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) Danny Morris Watson lapses, with effect from 23 November 1976.
Alexander Ian Clark is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) with effect from 23 October 1976.

3rd Battalion (Auckland (Countess of Ranfurly's Own) and Northland) RNZIR

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) C. R. Dobson is confirmed, with effect from 2 July 1975.

6th Battalion (Hauraki) RNZIR

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) F. W. J. Van Doorn is confirmed, with effect from 9 September 1975.
7th Battalion (Wellington (City of Wellington's Own) and Hawke's Bay), RNZIR
Barry John Mortimer is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), with effect from 21 July 1976.

ROYAL N.Z. MEDICAL CORPS

1st Field Hospital RNZAMC

Lieutenant W. J. Childs, M.B., CH.B., to be Captain, with seniority and effect from 29 November 1976.
Lieutenant S. D. MacFarlane, M.B., CH.B., to be Captain, with seniority and effect from 22 November 1976.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant A. P. Lawson is confirmed, with effect from 23 August 1976.
2nd Lieutenant A. P. Lawson to be Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 6 December 1976.
The following are appointed to commissions in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), with effect from 20 November 1976:
Ian Peter Bissett.
Paul Gareth Butler.
Stephen Chi-Kang Chang.
Stephen Leslie Connell.
Joseph Andrew Dunn.

3rd Field Ambulance, RNZAMC

Lieutenant R. S. Stubbs, M.B., CH.B., to be Captain, with seniority and effect from 22 November 1976.
Lieutenant Ross Wilfred Warring, M.B., CH.B., resigns his commission, with effect from 16 December 1976.
The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) N. P. N. Wright is confirmed, with effect from 20 October 1975.

University Medical Unit, RNZAMC

John Victor Boyens is appointed to a commission in the rank of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.), with effect from 10 December 1976.

THE CORPS OF ROYAL N.Z. ELECTRICAL AND MECHANICAL ENGINEERS

3rd Infantry Workshop, RNZEME

2nd Lieutenant G. A. Moffat to be Lieutenant, with seniority and effect from 20 November 1976.

ROYAL N.Z. DENTAL CORPS

The commission of 2nd Lieutenant (on prob.) Kevan Wong of University Medical Unit, RNZAMC, lapses, with effect from 8 December 1976.

ROYAL N.Z. CHAPLAINS' DEPARTMENT

The Rev Allen George Neil, (Anglican) is appointed to a commission in the rank of Chaplain 4th Class, with seniority and effect from 24 November 1976.

EXTRA REGIMENTAL EMPLOYMENT

Headquarters, Logistic Support Group

Lieutenant A. G. H. Emerson to be temp. Captain, with effect from 10 January 1977.

RESERVE OF OFFICERS

Regimental List

3rd Field Ambulance, RNZAMC

Captain Christopher John Rowland Feltham, M.B., CH.B., M.R.A.C.R., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in his present rank and seniority, with effect from 7 October 1976.
Lieutenant Kelvin Lewis Lynn, M.B., CH.B., is transferred to the Reserve of Officers, General List, Royal N.Z. Army Medical Corps, in the rank of Lieutenant, with effect from 4 December 1976.

General List

The following officers are retired with effect from the dates shown:
Royal N.Z. Armoured Corps
Captain Allan Patrick West, 5 January 1977.

The Corps of Royal N.Z. Engineers
Captain Robert Edward Norman Oakley, B.ARCH., A.N.Z.I.A., A.R.I.B.A., DIP.URB.VAL., 14 January 1977.

Royal N.Z. Infantry Regiment
Colonel Edward George Taylor, M.B.E., 27 January 1977.
Captain William Harold Hildreth, 18 January 1977.
Lieutenant Alan John Osborne, 7 January 1977.

Royal N.Z. Army Service Corps
Lieutenant Richard Guthrie Thomas, 17 January 1977.