In August, Admiral Raymond Spruance was flown down to New Zealand to meet with the new commander of the 2nd Marine Division, General Julian Smith, and initiate the planning of the invasion with the division's commanders.
Pada bulan Agustus, Laksamana Raymond Spruance diterbangkan ke Selandia Baru untuk bertemu dengan komandan baru Divisi 2 Marinir, Jenderal Julian Smith, dan memulai perencanaan invasi dengan para komandan divisi.