What's On
Temporary Exhibits
Hassett Gallery
Coming soon :
The NZSAS " In pursuit of excellence"
Opens Jun 2010 - July 2011
‘Special’ or ‘Elite’ Forces always conjure up an air of intrigue and mystery combined with an effective ruthlessness that usually results in ‘getting the job done’. “In the Pursuit of Excellence” - a new exhibition opening at the National Army Museum in Waiouru, looks to unveil some of the secrecy that surrounds the 50 year history of the New Zealand Special Air Service.
Through never seen before photographs and film footage the museum visitor can experience what it is like to be a soldier using cutting edge technology in some of the ‘hottest’ spots on the globe.
Visitors can also learn about the group’s gut wrenching selection process, the toughest training regime in all the armed forces and the specialist skills required to be an effective member in the Counter Terrorist or “Black” role.
The exhibition opens in June 2010, and focuses on the formation, history, and changing role of the NZSAS, from its historical links with the Forest Rangers (1860s) and the Long Range Desert Group (WWII), through to its formation in 1955 and the squadron’s overseas deployments in an ever changing world.
Corner State Highway One
and Hassett Drive
Waiouru, New Zealand
Ph: +64 6 387 6911
Fax: +64 6 387 6319
