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- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association abbreviation "RSA".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association abstract "The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association, often referred to as the Returned Services' Association but best known simply as the RSA, is one of the largest voluntary welfare organisations in New Zealand and one of the oldest ex-service organisations in the world.Wounded soldiers returning from the Gallipoli Campaign founded the organisation in 1916, and it received royal patronage in 1920. The RNZRSA celebrated its 90th Anniversary in 2006, in recognition the New Zealand Government declared 2006 the 'Year of the Veteran'.The RSA's commitment to veterans' welfare is embodied in Poppy Day when red poppies are exchanged for donations to hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders to raise funds for the welfare of all veterans and in remembrance of New Zealand's war dead. Poppy Day is usually observed on the Friday before ANZAC Day (25 April), New Zealand's national day of commemoration.Remembrance plays a special part in the life of the RSA. A moment of silence is generally observed daily at RSAs in memory of comrades. On ANZAC Day and on other special anniversaries, RSAs play a significant part in wreath-laying ceremonies of remembrance.As of 2011, 120,000 members support a network of 170 local RSAs throughout New Zealand. Specifically, a 'non-sectarian and non-party political' organisation, RSA membership is open to war veterans, ex-servicemen and women, their families and friends, serving members of the New Zealand Defence Force, sworn New Zealand Police officers, as well as men and women without military connections who share the ideals of the RSA movement. The badge is still one of the most familiar icons in New Zealand.The 'local RSA' is a well-known meeting place or restaurant, increasingly becoming known as The Razza, [1] in cities and towns throughout New Zealand.".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association formationYear "1916".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association leaderFunction Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association__1.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association leaderFunction Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association__2.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association location New_Zealand.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association location Wellington.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association membership "Open to everyone".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association motto "Courage, Compassion, Camaraderie, Commitment".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association purpose "The RSA was formed in New Zealand in 1916 by returning Anzacs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and their families.".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association regionServed Commonwealth_of_Nations.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association regionServed New_Zealand.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association status "Non-profit organisation".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association thumbnail NZRSA_remembrance_poppy.jpg?width=300.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association wikiPageExternalLink www.rsa.org.nz.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association wikiPageExternalLink rsa_hist_90years.html.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association wikiPageID "243887".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association wikiPageRevisionID "592008079".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association abbreviation "RSA".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association formation "1916".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association hasPhotoCollection Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association leaderName "Lieutenant General Don McIver CMG OBE".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association leaderTitle "National President".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association location "181".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association mainOrgan "National Council".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association membership "Open to everyone".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association motto "Courage, Compassion, Camaraderie, Commitment".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association name "The RSA".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association purpose "The RSA was formed in New Zealand in 1916 by returning Anzacs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and their families.".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association regionServed "New Zealand, and the Commonwealth".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association size "66".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association status "Non-profit organisation".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association website www.rsa.org.nz.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association subject Category:New_Zealand_in_World_War_I.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association subject Category:Organisations_based_in_New_Zealand.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association subject Category:Organisations_based_in_New_Zealand_with_royal_patronage.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association subject Category:Veterans'_organizations.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association type Agent.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association type Organisation.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association type Organization.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association type Agent.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association type SocialPerson.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association type Thing.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association comment "The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association, often referred to as the Returned Services' Association but best known simply as the RSA, is one of the largest voluntary welfare organisations in New Zealand and one of the oldest ex-service organisations in the world.Wounded soldiers returning from the Gallipoli Campaign founded the organisation in 1916, and it received royal patronage in 1920.".
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association label "Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association".
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- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association wasDerivedFrom Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association?oldid=592008079.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association depiction NZRSA_remembrance_poppy.jpg.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association homepage www.rsa.org.nz.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association isPrimaryTopicOf Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association.
- Royal_New_Zealand_Returned_and_Services'_Association name "The RSA".