Captain Paul Booth( NZCF), Cadet Unit Commander of the City of Dunedin Cadet Unit, is presented his pips by Area Support Officer for Otago, Major Kevin Weir (NZCF) and Mrs Allison Booth at the annual Combined Units Formal dinner held at the recently refurbished Leviathan Hotel on Saturday night.

Each year cadets and officers of Training Ship Waireka, Training Ship Nimrod, 42 Squadron, City of Dunedin, Air Training Corps and City of Dunedin Cadet Unit get together to dine and embrace the camaraderie that comes from wearing the uniform of our parent services. 

This year's guest was Mr Andy Thompson, photographer and Leader of Leaders and recent recipient of life membership to the New Zealand Outdoor Instructors Association, who spoke passionately about the elements leadership through his 30 years of experiences.

 - Kevin Weir