Noun
HMNZS
Initialism of His/Her Majesty's New Zealand Ship: the designation of New Zealand ships and naval bases.
In 2010, the RNZN completed the acquisition of seven new vessels: one large Multi-Role Vessel named the HMNZS Canterbury, two Offshore Patrol Vessels, and four Inshore Patrol Vessels. Source: Internet
The deployment included the vessels HMNZS Canturbury, Te Kaha and Endeavour, six Iroquois helicopters, two C-130 Hercules and an infantry battalion. Source: Internet