News from RNZRSA

8 Dec 2011
RSA deeply shocked and saddened at brutal assault
The RSA movement is devastated that a female staff member has today been brutally attacked at the Hobsonville RSA.

1 Dec 2011
Christmas Around the World
At the RSA we’re really proud of our tradition of sending a little kete of Kiwi goodies to Defence Force and Police personnel serving overseas at Christmas with the hope that it brightens up their Christmas.

21 November 2011
Governor-General's address to National Council
Speech to open the RNZRSA National Council, Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington

14 November 2011
New look RSA to be launched at annual Conference
At the annual RSA conference starting in Wellington today over 300 delegates will launch the new RSA brand for its second century.

10 November 2011
Armistice Day 2011
"News came through late last night that armistice had been signed, and hostilities ceased at 11 a.m. Thank God!"

2 November 2011
Air Force Proms
The Central Band of the Royal New Zealand Air Force will perform the popular Air Force Proms concert in Wellington on Sunday 6th November.

27 October 2011
Living the Anzac Spirit
RSA Brand Strategy

12 October 2011
94th Cambrai Commemoration
Mounted Troopers Association 18 - 19 November 2011, Waiouru Park

28 September 2011
Death of soldier deeply saddens RSA
The Royal New Zealand Returned And Services Association National President Don McIver says that the tragic news of the death of another New Zealand soldier while serving his country in Afghanistan has been received with great sorrow throughout the RSA movement.

26 September 2011
Navy 70th Anniversary Celebrations
From 29 September – 3 October 2011 eleven ships of the RNZN will assemble at Wellington to celebrate the 70th Anniversary of King George VI granting our Naval Forces his royal recognition.

15 September 2011
Upgrade Produces a 'Timely Haven'
The Papanui Club was in the middle of extensive renovations when the February earthquake struck Christchurch.

31 August 2011
Merchant Navy Day
In Britain, New Zealand and other commonwealth countries, 3 September is Merchant Navy Day.

20 August 2011
RSA deeply saddened by death of SAS soldier
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association National President Don McIver says that the tragic news of the death of another New Zealand soldier while  serving his country in Afghanistan will be received with great sorrow by all members of the RSA.

15 August 2011
RSA pays tribute to Sir Paul Reeves
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association is greatly saddened by the death of Sir Paul Reeves.

08 August 2011
RSA mourns WW2 heroine Nancy Wake
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association’s is greatly saddened by the news of the death of New Zealand veteran Nancy Wake in London yesterday, aged 98.

22 July 2011
Raising the Flag - Hospitality RSA 2011
The RSA’s annual Hospitality Conference will be held at the CQ Hotel Wellington 16-18 August 2011.

12 July 2011
Consultation Begins On Medals For Military Service In South-East Asia
The Government has directed a Joint Working Group to review medallic recognition for military service in South-East Asia.

6 July 2011
President's Message - RSA Membership
The membership is the core of the RSA. Our task at the National Office is to serve you, the members, and to produce the results you have told us you want.

1 July 2011
RSA Donates $130k to Christchurch
National President Don McIver will hand over to the Red Cross Appeal and Canterbury District RSA $130,000 in donations from RSAs around the country and ex-service organisations worldwide at a function tonight at Papanui RSA in Christchurch.

24 June 2011
Past President Receives RSA's Gold Badge
Past RSA National President John Campbell was presented with the Badge in Gold and Life Membership of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association at a ceremony today at Montecillo Veterans Home in Dunedin.

23 June 2011
Vietnam Taxation Report
An ongoing issue for servicemen and women who served in South Vietnam has been the payment of income tax. The RNZRSA decided to have the subject reviewed in detail by an independent research scholar with a view to clarifying the history in order that the RNZRSA may address these issues sensibly.

20 April 2011
RSA Honours the Past; Looks to the Future
Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RNZRSA) wishes to inform New Zealanders of our current situation and future direction.

19 April 2011
Poppy Day Thursday 21 April
The Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) annual Poppy Appeal starts Monday 18 April with the Poppy Day Street Collection on Thursday 21 April.

7 April 2011
Latest information on the NZDSM medal project
The Royal Warrant and design for the New Zealand Defence Service Medal. has been formally approved by Her Majesty The Queen. The first photo of the NZDSM can now be publicly released.

29 March 2011
Cervantee Wild named winner of The National Bank RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition.
New Plymouth student Cervantee Wild of Sacred Heart Girls' College won the national final of The National Bank RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition and will travel to Gallipoli with the New Zealand Defence contingent for Anzac Day.

8 March 2011
Earthquake Update 7

16 February 2011
Condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Private Kirifi Mila
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association sends its heartfelt condolences to the family, friends and comrades of Private Kirifi Mila tragically killed in a road accident while performing his duty in Afghanistan yesterday.

8 February 2011
Update on the NZDSM medal project
Latest information about the design, approval of and application for the medal.

17 January 2011
Latest information on the NZDSM medal project
An update on the production, application for and issuing of the New Zealand Defence Service Medal.

12 January 2011
Queensland Flood Appeal
The devastation caused by floods in Queensland has prompted the Royal New Zealand Returned And Services’ Association to launch an Appeal in support of our Australian friends.