The New Zealand Gazette of 12 May 1910 advised that NZASC was formed and became a fully designated component of the defence forces of New Zealand. In 1946 the prefix "Royal" was approved in recognition of the Corps' service during the 1939-45 war and the occupation of Japan. Effective 12 May 1979 the RNZASC was disbanded and the RNZCT was formed. However in April 1996 the RNZCT was disbanded.