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THE Christchurch RSA

(Christchurch Memorial Returned and Services Association Incorporated)

On Active Service for Veterans and the Christchurch Community since 14th December 1915

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About The Original RSA

The Original RSA has had many names since it was originally formed in Christchurch as ‘The Returned Soldiers Club’ on 14 December 1915 by the first wounded Veterans returning home from Gallipoli. The most recent being the Christchurch Memorial Returned and Services Association. It is the first and oldest RSA in New Zealand and as such it is the parent of the RNZRSA movement in New Zealand.

 The Mission of The Original RSA is to;

Create an RSA motivated by compassion, courage and comittment to the Advocacy and Support of former and serving personnel and their families during transition into civillian life and beyond.

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Members only Post Test 2

Mar 4, 2025

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Key Remembrance Dates

ANZAC DAY – 25 April (every year)

  • Dawn Service at 06:15am
    Cranmer Square
  • Citizens’ Service at 10:00am
    Christ Church Cathedral

ARMISTICE DAY- 11 November (every year)

  • Open Service at 11:00am
    Bridge of Remembrance (river precinct)

We wish to record our sincere appreciation and thanks to Dr Stephen Clarke (military historian) for his efforts and research to write the histories to be found on the following pages of this website.

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If you have an issue concerning Welfare or Support please contact the office by:

Phone: 03 379 9724 / 027 3795 786
Email: office@christchurchrsa.org.nz

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