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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.
2010
25 December 2010
A Christmas Message
A message to New Zealand Defence Force and New
Zealand Police personnel serving overseas at Christmas from the RNZRSA.
9 December 2010
RNZRSA announces new poppy supplier for
2012
RNZRSA Chief Executive Dr Stephen Clarke's announcement of the new supplier
for poppies for Poppy Day from 2012 will be Cash's (Australia) Pty Limited.
6 December 2010
RSA congratualtes new CDF
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association congratulates
Major General Rhys Jones on his appointment as the new Chief of Defence
Force.
3 November 2010
RNZRSA responds positively
to the Defence White Paper 2010 but sees future challenges
RNZRSA has responded positively to today’s released Government Defence
White Paper 2010.
28 October 2010
Anzac of the Year Lieutenant
Colonel John Masters loses battle with cancer
Inaugural recipient of the Anzac of the Year award Lieutenant Colonel
John Masters ONZM MC JP loses his battle with cancer.
19 October 2010
RSA grateful for new medal
Immediate Past President Robin Klitscher discusses the new defence
service medal.
18 August 2010
Tuatapere RSA President
Syd Harvey nominated for the Kiwi Battler competition
Syd Harvey, a member of the RSA for 65 years, agreed to be nominated
to achieve his lifetime ambition of leaving the Tuatapere RSA in a good
financial position before he dies.
5 August 2010
Deepest condolences
to the family, friends and comrades of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell
RSAs flags throughout the country will fly at half-mast over the next
few days in a tribute to Lieutenant Tim O’Donnell who was tragically
killed on patrol in Afghanistan.
7 July 2010
"Raising the
Flag" Hospitality Conference 2010
The RSA's inaugural hospitality conference “Raising the Flag”,
Hospitality RSA 2010 is being held in Wellington over July 13-15.
1 June 2010
RSA welcomes Law Commission's
Report for Veterans
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association is very
pleased that the Law Commission's report on the re-write of the War Pensions
Act 1954 has been tabled in Parliament.
26 April 2010
Deepest sympathies with the
families of the flight crew
The RNZRSA sends its heart felt condolences to the families of those
members of the Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter crew tragically
killed on their way to Wellington’s Anzac Day services.
9 April 2010
Watch the Ragged Bloody
Heroes Music Video
A new Kiwi version of Luke O'Shea's great tribute to the ANZACs of
Australia and New Zealand.
6 April 2010
Christchurch Man Inaugural
ANZAC of the Year
The Prime Minister John Key has announced that Christchurch man Lieutenant
Colonel (Lt Col) John Milbanke Masters ONZM MC JP has been awarded the
inaugural ANZAC of the Year Award.
1 April 2010
Student on way to Gallipoli
after winning The National Bank RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition
Auckland student Meaghan Li (17) of Macleans College, Manukau has won
the national final of The National Bank RSA Cyril Bassett VC Speech Competition.
1 February 2010
Veterans have chance to join
Gallipoli Contingent
New Zealand service veterans will have the opportunity to join the official
New Zealand contingent at Gallipoli for this year’s Anzac Day commemorations,
Veterans Affairs Minister Judith Collins said today.
20 January 2010
RNZRSA Grand Lottery Results
The RNZRSA Grand Lottery was drawn on Friday 18 December and here are
the results.
2009
15 December 2009
New Travel Policy Fairer For
Veterans
Veterans’ Affairs Minister Judith Collins has announced changes
to the travel concessions for severely disabled war veterans.
18 November 2009
Armistice Day Press Release
for Gallipoli Youth Award
19 October 2009
Addresses from the Formal Opening of the 2009 RNZRSA National Council.
Hon
John Key - Prime Minister's Speech
Hon Judith Collins - Minister of Veteran's Affairs Speech
16 October 2009
Vietnamese
and United States Gallantry Awards Awarded to NZ Veterans
South Vietnamese and United States Gallantry Awards to New Zealanders
for service in Vietnam that are formally approved for acceptance and wear.
13 October 2009
RNZRSA
Submission to the Defence Review
2 October 2009
Progress
on the War Pensions Submission to the Law Commision
24 July 2009
Prof Hew Strachan (Oxford University)
"The Battle of Passchendaele and the British Way in Warfare"
Public Lecture
Auckland War Memorial Museum, Wed 29 July 2009, 6pm.
26 June 2009
The
Defence Review - Have Your Say! (Min. of Defence site)
The Defence Review will involve a fundamental assessment of New Zealand’s
security environment, as well as the roles and tasks the Defence Force
is expected to fulfil and the capabilities it requires to achieve these.
It will also seek to ensure New Zealand achieves maximum value for money
from its defence spending. The first such Review in over a decade, it
will develop a blueprint for preparing New Zealand and its Defence Force
for the challenges they face now and in the future.
17 June 2009
New NZDF Medal Survey - Have Your
Say!
The NZDF has been asked by the JWG to undertake a survey on the proposed
New Zealand Defence Force Medal.
27 March 2009
RNZRSA Grand Lottery Results
The RNZRSA Grand Lottery was drawn on Waitangi Day and here are the results.
27 February 2009
RNZRSA
War Pensions Submission to the Law Commission
2 February 2009
New Era for RSA Club Support
Today marks the beginning of a new era with Mr David Williams taking up
the newly created position of Manager – Business Gaming and Licensing
at RNZRSA National Headquarters.
1 February 2009
RNZRSA Grand Lottery to be drawn on
6 February
The RNZRSA Grand Lottery will be drawn at Papakura RSA on Waitangi Day,
6 Febraury 2009, at 1030am.
2008
07 November 2008
RNZRSA Grand Lottery
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October 2008
Changing Guard at the RSA
Mr Pat Herbert retires as Chief Executive of the RNZRSA after 17 years
and his successor Dr Stephen Clarke is announced.
29 October 2008
War Pensions Act Review
Online Survey
Made available by the NZDF
29 October 2008
War Pensions Act Review
Online Survey
Made available by the NZDF
21 October 2008
Law Commission consultation
seminars on "Towards a New Veterans’ Entitlements Scheme: A
Discussion paper on a Review of the War Pensions Act 1954"
14 October 2008
RNZRSA Questions
for Parliamentary Political Parties
6 October 2008
National
President's Adress to the National Council AGM
31 July 2008
Launch of
Law Commission's "Towards a New Veterans’ Entitlements Scheme:
A Discussion paper on a Review of the War Pensions Act 1954"
RNZRSA National President's remarks as well as how to download the Discussion
Paper and make a submission.
21 July 2008
The Ode in Te Reo Maori
To mark Maori Language Week 21-27 July 2008 the RNZRSA provides The Ode
in Te Reo Maori.
21 July 2008
Po ki te Po/Night After Night now
on DVD
A documentary about Kiwi survivors of the RAF’s Bomber Command in
WWII and the impact that experience continues to have on lives today.
1 June 2008
RSA President's Address
to Vietnam Veterans
Tribute08, Basin Reserve, 1 June 2008.
1 June 2008
NZDF
Apology to Vietnam Veterans (directs to NZDF website)
The apology to Vietnam Veterans and their families by Chief of Defence
Force Lieutenant General J. Mateparae, ONZM.
28 May 2008
Apology welcomed by Veteran Groups
The Prime Minister’s apology today to Vietnam veterans and their
families has been welcomed by the RNZRSA and Vietnam veteran representatives.
28 May 2008
Crown
Apology to Vietnam Veterans (directs to Government website)
25 May 2008
RSA Receives $1m for Welfare Support
The RNZRSA welcomes the announcement in the budget of $1m in 2008/09 for
its welfare support programme for veterans and their families.
2 April 2008
ANZAC Tradition Honoured
in NZ Post Stamps
The many New Zealanders who lost their lives fighting on foreign fields
are being remembered and honoured in New Zealand Post’s latest Stamp
Issue The ANZAC Series – Stories of Nationhood.
26 March 2008
Sir Keith Park Memorial
Campaign
A Campaign was launched in London this month for a Memorial in Trafalgar
Square to honour New Zealander and Battle or Britain hero Sir Keith Park.
20 March 2008
Latest SitRep
issue out now (link to Tribute08 site)
All the news and updates on Tribute08: The Commemoration and Reunion Event
for Vietnam Veterans and their Families this Queen's Birthday weekend
(30 May–1 June 2008).
6 March 2008
Visit to Ha Noi, Viet Nam
by the RNZRSA and EVSA 25-28 February 2008
A report by the Nation President Robin Klitscher.
1 March 2008
Medal for Vietnam Veterans
— Applications Called For
Her Majesty The Queen has approved the extension of eligibility for the
New Zealand General Service Medal (NZGSM) 1992 (Warlike) with clasp ‘Vietnam’
to those veterans who are currently eligible for the Vietnam Medal.
29 February 2008
Veterans'
Stories Helping Veterans
Palmerston North author Rachel Johnson's book Journey into the Past
not only preserves veterans' stories it assists with their welfare.
19 February 2008
Veterans
to Visit Vietnam
Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker will visit Vietnam at the end of
February, with an official delegation of six New Zealand veterans.
4 February 2008
Waitangi Day 2008
Waitangi Day is a public holiday in New Zealand held each year on 6 February
to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi — New Zealand's
founding document — on 6 Febraury 1840. Find out about what's happening
near your place.
17 January 2008
Largest Reward offered for
Return of Stolen Medals
The Police Commissioner Howard Broad jointly with the Chief of the Army,
Major General Lou Gardiner, announced today the largest reward ever offered
in New Zealand for information leading to the safe return of the medals
stolen from the Army Museum last month.
2007
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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