Executive Committee Members:
- President - Greg Camburn
- Vice-President - Ron Turner
- Treasurer - Sam Gambling
- George McGregor
- Michael Grieg
- Trouty Taylor
- Paul Clifford
- Michael Murray
- Misty Leong
- Youth Ambassador - Jayda-Belle Stirling
- DRSA Manager - Gemma Fellowes
Meet the Executive Committee
President - Greg Camburn
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Greg was born in Whakatane and joined the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1990 as a General List Warfare Officer. Following initial officer training, he served across a wide range of platforms including frigates, patrol vessels, auxiliary ships, and amphibious units, and later as Flag Lieutenant to the Maritime Commander New Zealand. He specialised as a Mine Warfare and Clearance Diving Officer in 1998, completing advanced diving and mine warfare training with the Royal New Zealand Navy, Royal Australian Navy, and Royal Navy.
Since qualifying in 2000, Greg has held key leadership roles across the Littoral Warfare domain, including two periods in command of the Operational Diving Team, the patrol craft HMNZS Kahu, and the Mine Countermeasures Team. He also completed an 18‑month operational exchange with the Royal Malaysian Navy’s Diving Centre. After three years in Norway working in the maritime industry as an autonomous underwater vehicle instructor, he re‑joined the RNZN in 2013, later taking on staff roles supporting fleet readiness and the Operations and Security Lead for the Navy’s 75th Anniversary—an effort recognised with a Chief of Navy Commendation and NZ Police acknowledgement. More recently appointed the NZDF Director of Diving, representing New Zealand internationally on military diving and mine warfare safety and interoperability. In May last year, Greg assumed command of HMNZS Matataua, leading the RNZN’s land‑based operational Littoral Warfare unit responsible for diving, survey, maritime EOD, mine countermeasures, naval boarding operations, uncrewed systems, and tactical small‑craft operations. He lives in Devonport with his wife Anna, their three children, Elvis the dog and Tip top the cat. |
Vice-President - Ronald James Turner QSM, JP
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Born in Sandringham, Auckland, in 1945, Ron was inspired from an early age by the camaraderie of returned servicemen, including his father and uncles, who were World War II veterans.
Following National Service, Ron was selected for officer training and went on to serve as an artillery officer, including active service in Vietnam. He later held senior military appointments, including Commanding Officer of the Officer Cadet Training Unit in Waiouru, before retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel. A long-standing member of the RSA, he joined Wellington RSA in 1970 and served as President. After moving to Devonport, he joined Devonport RSA, serving as Vice President and supporting ANZAC Day commemorations and the wider community. Ron was awarded the Queen’s Service Medal for his contribution to military and community service. He remains particularly proud of the friendships and relationships built throughout his military and RSA journey — and, above all, of his family. |
RSA Treasurer - Sam Gambling
Sam, our Treasurer, also works for Department of Conservation based in the Devonport office, and for many years was the owner of the local Hammer Hardware.
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Committee Members
Michael Grieg
As well as being on the Devonport RSA committee, Michael loves nothing more than tinkering with old cars!
Misty Leong
Misty traces her roots to Xinhui, Jiangmen, Guangdong, China. She later moved to Macaubefore settling in New Zealand in 1989. With an extensive professional background in the catering and real estate industries, she has demonstrated exceptional organisational expertise, sharp communication skills, and cross-cultural competencies. Today, she focuses deeply on community welfare and charitable trust governance while remaining active in the retail service industry, dedicated to fostering community harmony, promoting cross-cultural integration, and creating enduring value for society.
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George McGregorGeorge is a proud Devonport local who has been a valued member of the committee for the past ten years. He joined the Royal New Zealand Navy in 1964.
Trouty TaylorInformation to be uploaded soon.
Michael MurrayInformation to be uploaded soon.
Paul (Poss) CliffordInformation to be uploaded soon. 
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