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May 17, 2024

Hurricanes’ gift to benefit New Zealand’s veterans

Twenty-three match worn Hurricanes jerseys have been gifted to the RSA to help raise the funds needed to support New Zealand’s veterans of military service and their whānau. 

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Apr 14, 2024

RSA angered as another War Memorial senselessly vandalized

A War Memorial at Hatuma, near Waipukurau, was damaged on Friday night in a senseless act of vandalism.

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VETERANS |  

Mar 20, 2024

RNZRSA disappointed as veterans left without support

Last week’s announcement that Veterans’ Affairs were suspending entitlements to Veterans Independence Programme (VIP) services has left elderly veterans scrambling for support.  

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Mar 13, 2024

Maketu Widow warm and dry thanks to Sustainability Options and the RNZRSA

After years of enduring a leaky roof, Maketu Woman Tauira Royal is now enjoying a warm, dry and mould-free house thanks to the hard work of Sustainability Options and the RNZRSA.

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VETERANS |  

Nov 2, 2023

Latest Defence accommodation rent increases unfortunate according to RSA

The RSA believes Wednesday’s announcement from the New Zealand Defence Force that they are increasing rental charges for Defence Housing and Barracks, is a further erosion of conditions of service for those who serve.

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Sep 21, 2023

RNZRSA Christmas Parcels head off to deployed NZDF Personnel

Thanks to the RNZRSA, a small piece of New Zealand is on its way to every member of the New Zealand Defence Force that will be deployed overseas this Christmas. 

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