Arriving into Auckland for the very first time on 11 July 2007. Last port was at Wellington on 9 July 2007.

one of its inflatable boat got lost in the Bay of Plenty from winds at 90knots

Facts on the CANTERBURY

Standard Displacement: 8,000 tonnes
Length Overall: 131 metres
Beam: 23.4 metres
Speed: 19 knots
Complement: 53 Core Ship, 10 Flight, 4 Government, 7 Army Ships Staff, 35 Trainees, 250 Troops
Propulsion: Diesel engines
CANTERBURY has spots for two helicopters. She can carry both the KAMAN SH-2G Super Seasprite helicopter and the Air Force NH-90 utility helicopters.