Two builders plates were fitted to the ANZAC Class Frigates, one mounted externally, the other internally.

The HMNZS Te Kaha was built by Transfield Defence Systems Pty Ltd and commissioned 11 July 1997.

The company Transfield Defence Systems was renamed Tenix Defence Pty Ltd in November 1997.

The builder's plates on the vessel were replaced by new plates bearing the builder's name Tenix.

These are believed still on the vessel .

The builders plates were manufactured by Bartlett Industries of Richmond, Melbourne, Victoria