Support & Welfare: Provides guidance, advocacy, and assistance for local military veterans, ex-service personnel, and their families.
Remembrance: Organizes local commemorative activities, including ANZAC Day services and remembrance tributes at local cemeteries.
Membership: Open to both former service personnel and non-veterans who wish to support the local community

Kaiapoi Returned & Service's Association

Organizes local commemorative activities, including ANZAC Day services and remembrance tributes at local cemeteries.

Weekly get together

RSA Members old and new get together each Friday from 4pmish onwards with “The Ode” at 5pm

Meet downstairs at the Kaiapoi Club at 113 Raven Quay, Kaiapoi

Everyone is welcome, it’s a lovely group where we chat and catch up , if you want to learn more about the RSA come along.

Up coming RSA Events

Armistice day –

Marks the exact moment fighting stopped on November 11, 1918 (the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month). We will remember those who died or suffered in World War I and all later wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping missions. In addition we will name the seven trees planted at Murphy park to commemorate Passchendaele Walkway.

National Conference –

November 21-22nd, 2026 online conference. The committee shall arrange a location for members to watch the conference. TBC

Kaiapoi RSA Christmas get together –

Pop in your diary the 6th December from 2 – 5pm. upstairs at Kaiapoi Club, Raven Quay, Kaiapoi

Kaiapoi RSA Team

RSA President:

Allan West

RSA Vice President:

Russell Keetley

RSA Secretary:

Russell Caldwell

RSA Treasurer:

Paul Croucher

The membership process for the Kaiapoi RSA is straightforward. For former service members, proof of service is typically required, which may include a discharge certificate or similar documentation. Community members interested in supporting the objectives of the RSA can also apply for membership

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Support & Welfare: Provides guidance, advocacy, and assistance for local military veterans, ex-service personnel, and their families. Do you or someone close to you need help?

Support & Welfare

Kaiapoi RSA - Organizes local commemorative activities, including ANZAC Day services and remembrance tributes at local cemeteries.

Support & Welfare: Provides guidance, advocacy, and assistance for local military veterans, ex-service personnel, and their families.