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8 November 2007
Victoria Cross recipients honoured
by war veterans
On Armistice Day 2007, the RNZRSA will present Cpl Willie Apiata VC with
its highest honour the Badge in Gold and Life Membership.
8 November 2007
Armistice Day 2007
Find out about remembrance services and events planned for 11 November
to commemorate the 89th Anniversary of the Armistice that brought to an
end the hostilities of the First World War.
2 October 2007
First Airman to head RNZRSA
Air Vice Marshal (Rtd) Robin Klitscher CBE, DFC, AFC, BSc, RNZAF, of Wellington,
has been elected RSA National President.
19 July 2007
Passchendaele Poppy Pack Launched
RNZRSA is offering for sale a Limited Edition Commemorative Poppy Pack
to mark the 90th anniversary of Passchendaele.
11 July 2007
RSA: Remembering Who
We Are available now on DVD
As premiered on TV One on ANZAC Day RSA: Remembering Who We Are
is now available on DVD.
17 April 2007
Poppy Day launched
with Poppies on Parliament and the Auckland War Memorial Museum
This year the RSA Poppy Day Appeal will be launched with Poppies on Parliament
and for the first time on Auckland War Memorial Museum.
2 February 2007
Waitangi Day
Information on how to find a Waitangi Day event in New Zealand and overseas.
2006
18 December 2006
A Special Tree
The story of a special 91-year-old Pohutukawa that is our earliest known
memorial to the ANZACs.
7 December 2006
RNZRSA accepts Vietnam package
as Just and Fair
RNZRSA National President John Campbell says: "The Government has produced
a comprehensive and reasonable package, which wholly or partially meets
the recommendations of both the Joint Working Group Report, and the RNZRSA
Submission to that Group."
16 October 2006
Maori Television
broadcasts Military Pageant
Maori Television has secured the official broadcast rights to a spectacular
musical military pageant to be held at Wellington’s Westpac Stadium
on November 3 this year.
19 September 2006
Year of the Veteran Military
Pageant
The premier event marking the Year of the Veteran and the 90th Anniversary
of the RNZRSA is to be a Military Pageant to be held on Friday 3rd November
at Westpac Stadium, Wellington, starting at 7.20pm.
23 August 2006
In
the Shadow of Vietnam
Documentary
(1994)
When New Zealand troops returned from Vietnam, they were told to get out
of uniform as soon as possible and not to tell anyone where they had been.
The veterans tell their stories for the first time…
4 August 2006
THE BEST OF NA RATOU
MO TATOU – ANZAC DAY 2006
In response to ongoing requests to repeat the ANZAC Day 2006 broadcast,
Māori Television is screening two one hour specials – THE
BEST OF NA RATOU MO TATOU on Sunday August 13 and August 20 at
8.00 PM.
11 June 2006
Ballot
opens for Veterans to attend New Zealand Memorial Opening
Prime Minister invites New Zealand war veterans to enter a ballot to attend
the opening of the New Zealand Memorial in London on Armistice Day, 11
November 2006.
27 June 2006
The Battle of the Somme
(1916) film
To commemorate the 90th Anniversary of the beginning of the Somme Offensive
in 1916 the New Zealand Film Archive is screening this historic film on
30 June and 1 July.
9 June 2006
International Essay Competition
2006
The Last Post Association in Belgium is offering Year 12 and 13 school
students from Wellington and the Wairarapa the opportunity to enter their
International Essay Competition 2006.
9 June 2006
Opportunity for a New
Zealand Artist in Belgium in 2007
The In Flanders Fields Museum in Ieper, Belgium, is offering an Artist
in Residence opportunity for a New Zealand Artist in 2007.
6 June 2006
New Book records New Zealanders
involvement in the D-Day Landings
9 May 2006
Feedback
to Maori Television's ANZAC Day Special Broadcast
Maori Television has been overwhelmed with the public response to its
all-day coverage of ANZAC Day.
28 April 2006
Nancy Wake recognised
by RSA
New Zealand's greatest heroine has been honoured by her peers with the
awarding of the RNZRSA's highest honour, its Badge in Gold and Life Membership.
25 April 2006
RNZRSA
National President's 2006 ANZAC Day Address
22 April 2006
An ANZAC and Coffee
at the Dawn Service
In the four main centres ANZAC biscuits and a warm cuppa will be served
free to veterans and public alike after the Dawn Service.
10 April 2006
Maori Television
unveils ANZAC Day Schedule
Maori Television unveils its all-day schedule of programming for ANZAC
Day, Tuesday April 25.
17 March 2006
Maori Television Broadcasts
All-Day ANZAC Special
Maori Television will devote its entire broadcast schedule on Tuesday
April 25 to New Zealand’s national day of commemoration, ANZAC Day.
6 March 2006
National President at the
Launch of the Year of the Veteran
National President John Campbell's response to the Official Launch of
the Year of Veteran at Premier House.
6 March 2006
Year
of the Veteran launched, Premier House, Wellington
Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker
today launched the Year of the Veteran by presenting veterans with certificates
and lapel badges in recognition of New Zealand's appreciation for their
service.
13 January 2006
Wellington Cup Carnival
RSA and Family Day Anniversary Day
The second day of the Century City Developments Wellington Cup Carnival
will see Trentham play host to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services'
Association and Family Anniversary Race Day.
30 December 2005
National President
looks forward to the Year of the Veteran
National President John Campbell's reply to the announcement of the Year
of Veteran by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs Rick Barker.
30 December 2005
New
Zealand to say thanks to Veterans (on Beehive site)
Veterans Affairs Minister Rick Barker has announced that the New Zealand
Government has designated 2006 as the Year of the Veteran.
2005
30 December 2005
National President
looks forward to the Year of the Veteran
National President John Campbell's reply to the announcement of the Year
of Veteran by the Minister for Veterans' Affairs Rick Barker.
30 December 2005
New
Zealand to say thanks to Veterans (on Beehive site)
Veterans Affairs Minister Rick Barker has announced that the New Zealand
Government has designated 2006 as the Year of the Veteran.
16 December 2005
Message from the National
President
'I wish you all the very best for the festive season and look forward
to celebrating with you in 2006, the Year of the Veteran and our 90th
anniversary.'
16 December 2005
National Women's Section
Claire Emberson, President of the National Women’s Section, reports
on the recently held meeting at Mount Manganui of the National Women’s
Section.
22 November 2005
Last WWI veteran in New Zealand
dies
17302 Victor (Bob) Rudd, a British veteran who served at the end of the
First World War, passed away in Greymouth on Sunday, 20 November 2005,
aged 104.
17 November 2005
25th Battalion Plaque to be Unveiled
A Plaque Dedication Service in honour of those who served in 25th Battalion
(2NZEF) is to be held in Wellington on Wednesday 30 November 2005.
10 November 2005
Warriors Walk at Karori Cemetery
Karori Cemetery is launching Warriors Walk at 2pm on 11 November (Armistice
Day).
20 October 2005
Media Release: New
Zealand Memorial in Korea
Prime Minister and Minister for Arts, Culture and Heritage Helen Clark
said to day that work is underway this week to erect the New Zealand Memorial
in the United Nations' Memorial Cemetery in Busan, Korea.
18 October 2005
Public Notice: Viet
Nam Veterans & Families -Consultation on Agent Orange and Other Concerns
Following the report of the Health Select Committee in 2004, the Government
accepted that New Zealand service men and women were exposed to a toxic
environment (including Agent Orange) during their service in Viet Nam.
The Government established a Joint Working Group to make recommendations
on a package of measures to address the health and well being needs of
Viet Nam Veterans and their families.
06 October 2005
Medals an Overview of Progress
In 1995 the government conducted a comprehensive review of the New Zealand
honours system. The Prime Minister's Honours Advisory Committee reported
to Mr Bolger recommending the institution of a distinctive New Zealand
Royal Honours System.
Broadly, the effect would be to replace the earlier “British”
or “Imperial” system with a purely New Zealand system. The
system was also to be considerably simplified.
19 September 2005
From the Presidents Desk
I am proud and honoured to have received your endorsement to continue
for a further term as your President. My first term as President re-affirmed
my belief that the RSA is as relevant today, as it was when those concerned
returned soldiers met nearly 90 years ago, and founded our organisation.
08 September 2005
New
Zealanders eligible for Malaysian military medal
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that the Queen has given her
approval for eligible New Zealanders who served in Malaya / Malaysia to
wear the Pingat Jasa Malaysia (PJM) medal.
08 September 2005
Call for descendants of those
veterans featured in Warriors Walk at Karori Cemetery
Karori Cemetery is launching Warriors Walk at 11 am on 11 November (Armistice
Day).
05 August 2005
Come on home: the end of the Second World
War
Sixty years ago New Zealanders celebrated the end of the Second World
War and our boys, and girls, came home from six years of fighting and
hardship.
13 July 2005
"Gunner Inglorious"
Goes West
Soldier, author, broadcaster, historian, New Zealander, Jim Henderson
24563, died on 11 July 2005.
11 July 2005
National President's Address
to National Council 2005
National President John Campbell's Opening Address to the 89th National
Council Annual General Meeting.
13 June 2005
VANZ announces Ballot for VJ Day Commemorations
in the Pacific
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand has announced that there will be a veteran
contingent travelling to the Pacific to commemorate the 60th anniversary
of VJ Day. This contingent will be chosen by ballot.
19 May 2005
Veterans begin Pilgrimage
to Trieste
This Saturday Our Heroes Trust departs Auckland with 150 veterans and
family for a Pilgrimage to northern Italy to commemorate the end of the
Second World War in Europe.
19 May 2005
Auckland Art Gallery seeks veterans'
stories
Auckland Art Gallery seeks veterans' stories about hei tiki pendants given
to soldiers serving overseas during WWII for an upcoming exhibition Te
Hei Tiki.
11 May 2005
NZers found in
Australian ANZACs of the Great War Database
It is little known fact that over 2,000 New Zealanders served in the Australian
Imperial Force during the First World War.
09 May 2005
VE Day Remembered
A service at the National War Memorial will commemorate the 60th Anniversary
of the end of World War II in Europe (VE Day).
05 May 2005
Defending
New Zealand
A statement by the RNZRSA
28 April 2005
From the President's Desk
The latest news from RNZRSA National President John Campbell.
21 April 2005
Documentary explores resurgence
of ANZAC Day
Documentary New Zealand: Our Day to Remember explores the resurgence of
ANZAC Day.
21 April 2005
A tangible link to our
ANZAC heritage
To mark the 90th Anniversary of the Gallipoli Campaign RNZRSA and Unibic
are proud to release a new Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit Tin.
29 March 2005
New Zealand delegation
to attend Pacific campaign commemorations
Prime Minister Helen Clark announced today that an official delegation
will travel with the RNZAF to attend events in the Solomons and New Caledonia
marking the sixtieth anniversary of VJ Day and the end of hostilities
in the Pacific.
18 March 2005
New Book celebrates
Khaki All Blacks
Khaki All Blacks explores the famous 2NZEF Army Rugby Team tour
of 1945-46.
17 March 2005
The 2005 NZ ARMY UK Rugby Tour
To commemorate and honour the success of the 1945 Khaki Kiwis Army rugby
team, the NZ Army is planning a 60th anniversary commemoration tour to
the United Kingdom in April/May 2005 that will include both a men’s
and women’s side.
22 February 2005
VANZ announces Ballot for Gallipoli
Commemorations
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand (VANZ) has announced that a veteran contingent
will travel with the official delegation to the commemoration of the 90th
Anniversary of the Gallipoli Landings. This contingent will be chosen
by ballot.
11 February 2005
Trieste 2005 (Update)
There is no official New Zealand party going to Trieste but Our Heroes
Trust will be taking a group of veterans to Trieste in May 2005.
27 January 2005
New Zealand marks
Holocaust Memorial Day
Today is the 60th anniversary of the liberation of the Nazi concentration
and extermination camp complex of Auschwitz-Birkenau.
17 January 2005
Trieste 2005
There is no official New Zealand party going to Trieste but Our Heroes
Trust will be taking a group of veterans to Trieste in May 2005.
13 January 2005
Memorial Day for
Tsunami Victims
The daily tradition of the Remembrance Silence plays a special part in
the life of the RSA and at 1.59pm on Sunday, 16 January, RSA members will
join with the rest of the nation in remembering the victims of the Asian
Tsunami.
5 January 2005
RSA Tsunami Disaster Relief
Fund launched
To contribute to what can only be described as a massive humanitarian
undertaking, RNZRSA launches “The RSA Tsunami Disaster Relief Fund”
with an immediate $10,000 donation.
2004
14 December 2004
Government Response to the Report
of the Health Select Committee Inquiry into Agent Orange
After 30 years of denial and obfuscation, the veterans who served this
nation in Vietnam have had their claim that they were exposed to toxic
chemicals during this service officially recognised.
30 November 2004
Our Heroes to celebrate end
of World War II in Trieste
Our Heroes is now registered as a charitable trust and will be taking
another group of veterans to Trieste in April-May 2005.
10 November 2004
Badge in Gold for Unknown
Warrior
The RNZRSA presents the Unknown Warrior with its most prestigious award
- the RSA Badge in Gold.
4 November 2004
RSA Badge for Unknown
Warrior
The RNZRSA will honour the Unknown Warrior on his return to New Zealand
on 10 November with its most prestigious award - the RSA Badge in Gold.
6 October 2004
RNZRSA supports Select Committee
Report
RNZRSA welcomes the Report into the effects of Agent Orange on New Zealand
military personnel during the Vietnam War.
23 September 2004
Nationwide call to veterans and
families to attend Unknown Warrior ceremonial events
The RNZRSA and the Ministry for Culture and Heritage launch a nationwide
call encouraging veterans and families of NZ war dead to attend Unknown
Warrior ceremonial events.
20 September 2004
Return of the Unknown
New Zealand Warrior
The RSA welcomes the news that New Zealand is to have its own Unknown
Warrior and looks forward to his homecoming.
1 June 2004
D-Day World Premiere
Prime TV to screen the World Premiere of the BBC's D-Day on Sunday
6 June 2004 at 8.30pm.
13 May 2004
War Pensions
Claims Panellists
RNZRSA is asking for new self-nomination forms to be completed by anyone
who is interested in applying for appointments to all the War Pensions
Claims Panels for the period 1 May 2004 to 30 April 2007. Nomination forms
can be downloaded by following the link above.
15 April 2004
A tangible link to our ANZAC heritage
The ANZAC Biscuit, as it is known today, owes its origins to the Scottish
oat cake and was baked by mothers and sweethearts for soldiers serving
in the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 (as well as for sale at home to raise
funds for the war effort).
13 April 2004
Battle
of Monte Cassino 60th Anniversary Commemorations Update
An update on the New Zealand delegation that will travel to Cassino, Italy,
to attend the 60th Anniversary Commemorations of the Battle of Monte Cassino.
5 February 2004
Battle of Monte
Cassino 60th Anniversary Commemorations
The Office of Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand has confirmed that a
New Zealand delegation is to travel to Cassino, Italy, to attend the 60th
Anniversary Commemorations of the Battle of Monte Cassino.
2003
23 December 2003
A Special Tree
In the Wellington harbourside suburb of Eastbourne grows a Pohutukawa
(New Zealand's "Christmas Tree") with special significance as
the first memorial to commemorate the Gallipoli Campaign.
10 September 2003
Second World War Official Histories
online
The first 5 volumes of the Official History of New Zealand in the Second
World War are now available online.
22 August 2003
Seeking Next of Kin for Medal
Presentation
The New Zealand Defence Force is seeking to locate family members of New
Zealanders who lost their lives in post World War II military operations.
31 July 2003
RNZRSA appalled by desecration
of war graves in France
The Royal New Zealand Returned Services' Association was appalled to learn
of the desecration of Commonwealth war graves at the St Aubert British
Cemetery in northern France.
25 July 2003
50th Commemorations at
Home and Abroad
Commemorative Services in New Zealand and Korea will mark the 50th Anniversary
of the signing of the Korean War Armistice.
18 May 2003
Veterans disappointed by Unknown
Warrior injunction application
The RSA is bitterly disappointed that on the day of the groundbreaking
and site blessing ceremony, the newly formed Serious About Heritage Society
(SAHS) applied to the High Court for an injunction to prevent work starting
on the project.
13 May 2003
Tomb of the Unknown Warrior Groundbreaking
and Site Blessing Ceremony
A dawn ceremony took place today in Wellington to mark the beginning of
construction work on the site of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
April 2003
ANZAC Day 10am Remembrance Simulcast
Radio and television stations are joining together in a unique broadcast
at 10am this ANZAC Day.
April 2003
ANZAC Biscuits
RNZRSA and Unibic are now pleased to launch a limited edition ANZAC Biscuit
tin.
1 April 2003
Military Uniform Stamps
New Zealand Post presents the RSA with a unique opportunity to raise welfare
funds with the release of their military uniform stamps.
February 2003
Last Great War Veteran
Bright Williams, the last Great War veteran, died in Hastings on 13 February
2003, aged 105.
January 2003
Colour of War - The ANZACs
A major new television documentary series is being made about the ANZAC
experience from the beginning of World War II through to the end of the
war in Vietnam - using the colour film footage that started to appear
during World War II.
2002
2 September 2002
Historic records stolen
The Royal New Zealand Returned Services' Association is appealing for
the return of irreplaceable historic documents taken in a burglary of
its National Headquarters in Wellington on the 31 August/1 September.
August 2002
National recruiting campaign a success
The recent nationwide recruiting drive initiated by RNZRSA's National
Executive Committee saw 2666 new members join the 76 local associations
and clubs that participated in the 12-week campaign.
June 2002
New RNZRSA Senior Advisory Officer appointed
After 14 years' service dedicated to helping veterans, their widows
and dependants, RNZRSA's Senior Advisory Officer, Tere Putland, has retired.
His successor is former member of the 'Senior Service', Lancashire-born
Margaret Snow.
19 March 2002
ANZAC Biscuit partnership launched
The ANZAC Biscuit, a partnership between the RNZRSA and manufacturer
Unibic, was officially launched at a special function aboard the ANZAC-class
frigate HMNZS Te Kaha in Wellington on 19 March 2002.
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