Origins
Our origins in Tauranga
On 12 December 1918, returned soldiers met in Tauranga to form a local branch dedicated to unity, compassion, and responsibility toward disabled comrades and bereaved families.
The RSA was born out of necessity. Returned servicemen faced uncertain futures, limited government support, and communities that often struggled to understand what they had been through. The Tauranga branch became a place where veterans could find practical help, fellowship, and a shared sense of purpose.
Over the decades that followed, the branch grew alongside the city — supporting families through the Second World War, Korea, Vietnam, and the peacekeeping deployments of more recent years. Through every chapter, the RSA's founding principles of unity, compassion, and service have remained unchanged.
"Service to community is the highest calling — it is at the heart of everything the RSA stands for."
Chadwick House
A new chapter at Chadwick House
After selling its Cameron Road premises in February 2026, the Tauranga RSA relocated to 250 Chadwick Road, Greerton, so more resources could go directly into welfare and community impact.