News - Kaiapoi Returned and Services Association

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

A good turn out tonight for 2026 AGM of the Kaiapoi RSA on May 12th 2026
Jan Giles RSA Archivist/Historian was appointed a Life Member of in recognition of her long and meritorious service to the RSA.
Patricia Hill was awarded a Certificate of Appreciation for exceptional service to the RSA.
The following appointments to the Executive Committee were confirmed - President Allan West (returned member, SSGT (ret) Royal NZ Armoured Corps Association.Vice President Russell Keetley (Returned Member, Lt Col (ret) Commanding Officer Second Canterbury Nelson West Coast Battalion. Deputy Chairman of the Kaiapoi-Tuahiwi Community Board.Geoff Tavendale Kaiapoi RSA Life Member, Sgt (ret) RNZME/RNZAJan Giles (Kaiapoi RSA Archivist/Historian).Bill Wicks Maj (ret) Otago/Southland Regiment author of the novel A Long Way to Come and Die.Paul Croucher JP Current RSA Treasurer ( FENZ, Kaiapoi RSA Trustee).Russell Caldwell JP current RSA Secretary ex NZ Army. Former Officer Australian and New Zealand Army Cadets. Kaiapoi RSA Trustee. Past Vice President Canterbury District RSA.Stephen Kightly Chief Engineer (ret) 36 years’ service Merchant Navy United Kingdom. Angela Breward former Ships Purser Merchant Navy United Kingdom.Neville Atkinson JP, retired Deputy Mayor, Fomer Chair and current member of theWaimakariri Passchendaele Advisory Group. Brent Cairns, Waimakariri District Councillor. Page manager of Kaiapoi Information which serves as a hub for local events, news and business highlights.
The following ongoing ex officio roles were noted - Patron Maureen Lindsay Patron Kaiapoi RSA (NZRSA Merit Certificate/Badge, Kaiapoi RSA Life Member, Kaiapoi RSA Trustee, past treasurer and past Women’s Section member.).Trustee - Gary Lang QSM, FENZ, Life Member Kaiapoi RSA, Trustee Kaiapoi RSA, past Secretary Honorary Padre – Reverand Sandy Constable, Specialist Mental health Service Chaplain former Parish Priest and Vicar of Kaiapoi former member of The Royal New Zealand Corps of Transport within the New Zealand Army.Kaiapoi High School Representative – Hannah Wells yr 13 Deputy Head Girl Kaiapoi RSA AGM

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.