Oct 26, 2022
Update from Vietnam Veterans' MoU Working Group
Following the most recent meeting between representatives of the three signatories to the MoU (NZVVA, RNZRSA and the Crown) a recommendation is being made to the Minister for Veterans for a process to implement a new Prescribed Condition under the terms of the MoU.
Oct 20, 2022
New National President for RNZRSA
Sir Wayne (Buck) Shelford, KNZM, MBE is the new National President of the RNZRSA following elections held during the recent National Conference.
Sep 29, 2022
RNZRSA brings Christmas Cheer to NZDF personnel
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas as the elves at the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association dispatch parcels across the globe, destined for those New Zealand Defence Force personnel that will be serving overseas at Christmas time.
Sep 15, 2022
RNZRSA President to attend Queen’s Funeral
The RNZRSA will be represented at the funeral for Her Majesty the Queen by National President BJ Clark.
Sep 9, 2022
RNZRSA mourns the death of their Patron, Queen Elizabeth II
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA) acknowledges with great sadness the passing of their Patron, Queen Elizabeth II.
Aug 26, 2022
Hard days ahead for friends and family of Dominic Abelen
The passing of Dominic Abelen, the New Zealand soldier killed while on leave without pay in the Ukraine, highlights the need for greater support for Defence Force personnel according to Ryan Gilbert, President of the Mackenzie RSA.
Aug 22, 2022
Update from Vietnam Veterans' MoU Working Group
A short update from the Vietnam Veterans' MoU Working Group on their recent meeting with the Crown's Representative.
Jul 28, 2022
Better support available for departing military personnel
New Zealand Defence Force personnel will have access to greater support when leaving the military thanks to a new partnership between the RNZRSA and ELE Group.
Jul 8, 2022
RSA sees Defence Review as opportunity to improve conditions for veterans
RNZ RSA Board member Major General (Retired) Martyn Dunne, CNZM, QSO said the policy review provides the Government with an opportunity to ensure Defence Force Personnel are at the forefront of future decision making.