Commissioned logistic and support vessels of the Royal New Zealand Navy from its formation on 1 October 1941 to the present:
| Name | Type | Class | Dates | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HMNZS Canterbury (L421) | Logistics support ship | 2007-current | Multi-role vessel | |
| HMNZS Charles Upham | Logistics support ship | 1995-1998 | ||
| HMNZS Endeavour (1956) | Antarctic support ship | 1956-1962 | ||
| HMNZS Endeavour (A11) | Fleet tanker | 1988-current | ||
| HMNZS Endeavour (A184) | Antarctic support ship | 1962-1971 | Leased from USA |
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