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RNZRSA Disappointed As Veterans Left Without Support
Wednesday, 20 March 2024, 2:19 pm | Returned Services Association
Last week’s announcement that Veterans’ Affairs were suspending entitlements to Veterans Independence Programme (VIP) services has left elderly veterans scrambling for support. Immediately following the announcement the RSA wrote to the Minister ... More >>
Latest Defence Accommodation Rent Increases Unfortunate According To RSA
Thursday, 2 November 2023, 10:17 am | Returned Services Association
The RSA believes Wednesday’s announcement from the New Zealand Defence Force that they are increasing rental charges for Defence Housing and Barracks by 17%, is a further erosion of conditions of service for those who serve. The increased changes ... More >>
Remembrance Day In Devonport – Walk To Remember
Tuesday, 3 November 2020, 1:40 pm | Returned Services Association
Students To Represent Those That Died In Two World Wars Next Sunday (November 8th) more than 100 students from Takapuna Grammar School and the Intermediate and Primary Schools in the Devonport/Takapuna area will Walk to Remember with veterans and service ... More >>
Returned Services Association Supports Call For Kawenata
Wednesday, 3 June 2020, 2:15 pm | Returned Services Association
National survey asks New Zealanders If They Support Recognition For the Contribution of Our Service Personnel and their Families The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RSA) said today that it supports the proposal for a Kawenata which is ... More >>
Stand at Dawn Allows New Zealanders to Remember ANZAC Day
Tuesday, 14 April 2020, 9:22 am | Returned Services Association
The Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association (RNZRSA) announced today that it will, in conjunction with the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF), commemorate ANZAC Day services on 25 April with a 6.00AM virtual Dawn Service. More >>
Returned Services Association Postpones Poppy Day Appeal And Cancels Public ANZAC Day Services
Thursday, 19 March 2020, 11:59 am | Returned Services Association
Wellington, 19 March 2020 – The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA) today announced that because of the Coronavirus Pandemic (COVID-19), it has decided to cancel ALL public ANZAC Day Services on 25 April and to postpone its ... More >>
RSA 2018 Poppy Appeal changing lives
Wednesday, 4 July 2018, 2:26 pm | Returned Services Association
RSA 2018 Poppy Appeal changing lives • $1.7 million donated • Poppy funds provide vital help to veterans and their families • Focus on mental health creates a strong connection and conversation New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) ... More >>
RSA grateful, delighted at Minister Mark’s announcement
Tuesday, 24 April 2018, 6:23 pm | Returned Services Association
The Returned and Services Association (RSA) is extremely grateful and delighted to hear Minister for Veterans Ron Mark’s announcement of a $1 million grant over four years, to fund the RSA’s Support Services to improve care for current and former ... More >>
RSA Poppy Appeal funds having a real impact
Thursday, 19 April 2018, 8:14 am | Returned Services Association
RSA Poppy Appeal funds having a real impact; changing lives of veterans and their families A Trentham service family and a Masterton father-of-two are among a growing number who have received financial support from the RSA Poppy Appeal during the past ... More >>
RSA Poppy Appeal shines a light on Veterans’ mental health
Tuesday, 10 April 2018, 2:00 pm | Returned Services Association
The theme for this year’s RSA Poppy Appeal, not all wounds bleed , highlights the fact that mental health injuries are the most common, but least understood, of all wounds suffered by New Zealand servicemen and women. More >>
Former RNZN Chief wins Commander of US Legion of Merit
Friday, 24 November 2017, 6:45 pm | Returned Services Association
Freyberg, Park, Steer: Former RNZN Chief joins legendary New Zealand military leaders as Commander of US Legion of Merit Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA) Chief Executive Jack Steer ONZM received today the United States of America’s ... More >>
All Blacks and RSA to mark 99th Armistice Day
Wednesday, 8 November 2017, 11:23 am | Returned Services Association
For the first time, the All Blacks will wear the Returned and Services Association’s New Zealand poppy on the sleeve of the All Blacks jersey when the team takes the field on Armistice Day against France in Paris. More >>
RSA thanks Kiwis for supporting 2017 Poppy Appeal
Monday, 26 June 2017, 4:14 pm | Returned Services Association
RSA thanks Kiwis for supporting 2017 Poppy Appeal: $1.9 million raised to help NZ’s service community New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) and its member clubs thank New Zealanders for their generosity in supporting our current ... More >>
RSA thanks volunteers for making a difference to communities
Thursday, 22 June 2017, 12:51 pm | Returned Services Association
The Returned and Services’ Association is one of the thousands of volunteer-powered organisations throughout New Zealand celebrating those who give their time to contribute to their communities this Volunteer Week. More >>
Wounded Warrior new RSA patron
Thursday, 20 April 2017, 9:20 am | Returned Services Association
The past patrons of the Auckland RSA have included a prime minister, commanders and captains of industry, even a fashion icon, but today Auckland RSA is proud to welcome Afghanistan veteran and New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Invictus team captain, Jason ... More >>
Public invited to celebrate Auckland RSA’s 100th birthday
Friday, 7 October 2016, 9:23 am | Returned Services Association
New Zealand’s oldest Returned Service Association (RSA), Auckland RSA, is turning 100 this year. To mark the centenary, the Association is hosting a free military parade at the Auckland War Memorial Museum at 11am on Saturday 8 October. It will ... More >>
A Special Poppy Day for Auckland RSA
Thursday, 14 April 2016, 12:43 pm | Returned Services Association
The 2016 Poppy Day Appeal has special significance for the Auckland RSA as it marks 100 years of supporting those who have served the nation. More >>
RSA looks forward to final flag referendum
Saturday, 12 December 2015, 6:46 pm | Returned Services Association
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association says the result that really matters will be the outcome of the final referendum on the New Zealand flag in March next year. More >>
RSA encourages everyone to be heard in first flag ballot
Thursday, 19 November 2015, 10:01 am | Returned Services Association
RSA encourages everyone to be heard in first flag ballot The Returned and Services’ Association is encouraging everyone to take part in the first referendum on the future of the New Zealand flag when they get their ballot papers in the post over the next ... More >>
RSA calls for supporters of current flag to be heard
Thursday, 24 September 2015, 9:04 am | Returned Services Association
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) says the 70 percent of New Zealanders who support the current flag should also have their preference on the referendum ballot paper in November. More >>