The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association is a service organisation. It is one of the largest voluntary welfare organisations in New Zealand.
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association is a service organisation. It is one of the largest voluntary welfare organisations in New Zealand and one of the longest established ex-service organisations in the world.
Today over 130,000 members throughout New Zealand share a common commitment to the Crown, the Nation and the Community; dedicated to the RSA motto - 'People Helping People'.
RSA commitment to welfare is embodied in Poppy Day when red poppies are exchanged for donations to hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders to raise funds for veterans' welfare and to honour the memory of those who have given their lives in times of war.
Poppy Day is usually observed on the Friday before ANZAC Day.
ANZAC Day is observed each year on the 25th April. RSAs throughout New Zealand take part in wreath-laying ceremonies of remembrance for fallen comrades.
RSA Membership
RSA members belong to a nationwide voluntary welfare organisation committed to the rich traditio