Support that stays close to home
From welfare referrals to advocacy and practical care, the Tauranga RSA exists to help service personnel, veterans, and their families navigate change with dignity.
People Helping People
A renewed Tauranga RSA for veterans, whānau, and remembrance.
The Tauranga RSA now operates from Chadwick House in Greerton, focusing its energy on welfare support, remembrance, and community connection across the Bay of Plenty.
About The RSA
Who we are and what we stand for
Established in 1918, the Tauranga RSA is part of a long-standing national movement that honours military service and supports the people and families affected by it.
The RSA is one of New Zealand's oldest and most enduring voluntary organisations, with branches in towns and cities throughout the country. From navigating veterans' entitlements to organising the local ANZAC Day parade, the RSA remains as relevant today as it was when it was founded in the aftermath of the First World War.
"People Helping People — honouring those who served, supporting those who remain."
What The RSA Does
Three pillars of service
Remembrance
Each year, RSA branches across New Zealand organise ANZAC Day commemorations, Poppy Day collections, and memorial ceremonies that keep alive the memory of those who served. The Tauranga RSA has been part of this tradition since its founding in 1918.
Fellowship & Community
Service can be isolating. The RSA gives veterans, service personnel, and their whānau a genuine community — people who understand the unique demands of military life and who show up for one another in practical, lasting ways.
Tauranga RSA Today
A new chapter at Chadwick House
In early 2026, the Tauranga RSA made a considered decision — to sell its Cameron Road premises and relocate to 250 Chadwick Road in Greerton. Less building, more mission.
Chadwick House gives the association a right-sized, welcoming base from which to continue its welfare work, host commemorations, and stay genuinely connected with the Bay of Plenty community.
Contact
250 Chadwick Road, Greerton, Tauranga 3112
News And Events
Current news, events, and notices
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ANZAC Day 2026 — Tauranga Remembrance Service
Join the Tauranga RSA at the annual ANZAC Day dawn service and commemorative march through the city. Details on timing, assembly points, and wreath-laying ceremonies will be confirmed closer to the date.
Branch Executive Meeting — New Committee Elected
The Tauranga RSA Branch Executive held its annual general meeting at Chadwick House. Members elected the new executive committee and discussed the Association's priorities for the year ahead.
Welfare Services — Expanded Support for Veterans
The RSA has broadened its welfare support pathways for veterans and their families across the Bay of Plenty. Our welfare officers can assist with entitlements, ACC navigation, housing support, and emergency assistance.
Get Involved
Join the Tauranga RSA
Membership is open to anyone who has served, or who supports the values of the RSA. Joining connects you with a community that genuinely looks out for its own.