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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Oct 1

To learn more about Joan's war service in her own words see her 2017 interview for the 'Memories of Service' series www.nzonscreen.com/title/memori...

Memories of Service 5 - Joan Daniel | Web | NZ On Screen

Memories of Service 5 - Joan Daniel - Joan Daniel was excited to learn she was going overseas as a volunteer nurse in World War II — her mother less so. But it was the beginning of a three year advent...

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Oct 1

A great privilege to be with our Life Member 106-year-old Joan Daniel (neé Taylor) — WWII veteran & NZ's oldest living military nurse — for the presentation by Sir Wayne Shelford of the RNZRSA Gold Star Badge for her decades of service to the RSA movement. A wonderful lady and a well-deserved award!

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Sep 19

On this day in 1999 @nzdf.mil.nz deployed to East Timor as part of International Force East Timor (INTERFET). It would become NZ’s largest operational deployment since the Korean War and, tragically, endured its first combat death since the Vietnam War — Private Leonard Manning. Maumahara. Remember.

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Sep 15

Today marks the day we commemorate New Zealand's involvement in the Malayan Emergency (1948-60) and Confrontation in Borneo (1964–66). 4000 New Zealanders served in Malaya/Malaysia and 20 were killed or died. Ka maumahara. We Remember. #MalaysiaDay 🇲🇾 🇳🇿
@nzdf.mil.nz 📷 Alexander Turnbull Library

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Sep 3

This Merchant Navy Day we remember the thousands of New Zealanders who served in the Merchant Marine and the Merchant Navy during WWI and WWII. THANK YOU! 👍 #MerchantNavyDay

Poster produced by the British Ministry of Information during the Second World War. Printed by Henry Hildesley Ltd. Auckland War Memorial Museum EPH-PW-2-71

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Aug 17

Today is Vietnam Veterans' Day.

We remember the service and sacrifice of the 3000 New Zealanders who served in the Vietnam War, honour the memory of the 37 men who died, and acknowledge the ongoing impact on veterans and their families. #VietnamVeteransDay @nzdf.mil.nz

Infantrymen of the 6th RAR/NZ (Anzac) Battalion alight from helicopters at a landing zone in Vietnam in August 1969. New Zealanders and Australians fought side by side in Vietnam.
Photograph by Christopher John Bellis
Australian War Memorial EKN/69/0075/VN

Vietnam War Roll of Honour, Hall of Memories, Auckland War Memorial Museum.

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Aug 14

With the end of the war Auckland RSA went to work to welcome a new generation of returned servicemen and women. At its height, 1000 were joining a month, peaking in 1947 at 18,000 members! #VJDay

Collection of Auckland Museum Tāmaki Paenga Hira, 2000.14.2

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Aug 14

On this day 80 years ago VJ Day was celebrated with pure joy in Queen Street as seen from 3:25 with the realisation that after six long years the war was finally over.

We honour the service and sacrifice of all New Zealanders during the Second World War. #VJDay80
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Weekly Review No. 208 - VJ Day Celebrations | Short Film | NZ On Screen

Weekly Review No. 208 - VJ Day Celebrations - At 11am on 15 August 1945 news of Japanese surrender reached New Zealand, marking the end of the nation's six years in World War II. This newsreel records...

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Jun 25

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Jun 25

On this day 75 years ago the Korean War began. We recognise the service of the 6000 New Zealanders who served during the ‘Forgotten War’ and remember the sacrifice of the 45 who lost their lives. They are not forgotten. #KoreanWar75

Headquarters of 16 NZ Field Regiment in Korea, with kiwi symbol. Ref: 1/2-121222-F. Alexander Turnbull Library, Wellington, New Zealand.

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · May 8

Today is the 80th anniversary of Victory in Europe (VE Day). Thanks to All Services! @nzdf.mil.nz #VEDay80

Auckland Electric Power Board (AEPB) Building, 187-189 Queen Street, Auckland on VE Day 1945.

Victory sign on the Auckland Electric Power Board (AEPB) Building at 187-189 Queen Street, Auckland on VE Day 1945. Jack Welsford (Photographer) PH 95/1 Auckland Museum

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 28

Moments of Remembrance from the 2025 Anzac Day Dawn Service in the Auckland Domain.
Ka maumahara tonu tātou ki a rātou
We will remember them.
#AnzacDay2025 #anzacday #tāmakimakaurau #auckland @nzdf.mil.nz

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New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) @nzdf.mil.nz · Apr 25

STORY📰 As New Zealanders mark the 110th anniversary of Anzac Day and it nears 80 years since the end of the Second World War, surviving veterans from that global conflict have been thanked for their contribution in a special message from King Charles III.

Second World War veterans receive message from King Charles

As New Zealanders mark the 110th anniversary of Anzac Day and it nears 80 years since the end of the Second World War, surviving veterans from that global conflict have been thanked for their…

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 26

Sit back and reflect on the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Auckland Domain. Thank you to everyone involved in helping us to recognise our veterans and remember all those who have served our nation. #AnzacDay2025 🌺 www.maoriplus.co.nz/show/anzac-2...

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 15

For the first Anzac Day in 1916 the government called for church services and recruiting rallies but Auckland returned soldiers had already arranged with Mayor James Gunson (our first president) a parade up Queen St to a service in the Town Hall and a reunion back there at night. #anzacday #auckland

Anzac Day procession at Auckland, on April 25: returned soldiers marching along Queen Street to the Town Hall, where a large gathering of citizens was held, Auckland Weekly News, 4 May 1916, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19160504-37-03

Anzac Day 25 April 1916 commemoration programme, Auckland War Memorial Museum, EPH-W1-4-127

Anzac Day in Auckland: the big gathering at the town hall, which was addressed by the Governor and leading citizens, Auckland Weekly News, 4 May 1916, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19160504-36-02

Mayor James Munson and first President of Auckland RSA is behind the Union Flag draped table to the right wearing the gowns of office. Auckland school-children celebrating Anzac Day: the great gathering of pupils of the city schools assembled in the Town Hall, Supplement to the Auckland Weekly News, 27 April 1916, Auckland Libraries Heritage Collections AWNS-19160427-35-04

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 12

Last night to see Vector Lights for the 2025 Poppy Appeal — Thank you Vector Ltd for your support of our veterans! 🌺 #poppyappeal

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 12

Thanks to our poppy collectors from Vanguard Military School seen here today with Warriors Legend Dallin Watene-Zelezniak at PAKnSAVE Royal Oak 🌺 #poppyappeal

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 10

Since the first Poppy Day in 1922 the poppies and people have changed but the need remains the same to support veterans who have served our nation. Please give to those that have given. #PoppyDay2025

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 10

Today is Poppy Day! Look out for our collectors on the streets of Auckland CBD and surrounding suburbs to collect your Poppy for Anzac Day and support our veterans. You can also use this QR code to make donation or txt VETS to 4622 to make a $3 donation. 🙏 #PoppyDay 🌺 #Auckland #AnzacDay #veterans

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 9

Resources for Anzac Day

Find resources to support learning about the Anzac tradition, Gallipoli, World War 1 (WW1) and World War 2 (WW2) and other conflicts remembered on Anzac Day provided by the National Library of New Zealand natlib.govt.nz/blog/posts/r... #AnzacDay #resources #education

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 9

Thanks SkyCity Auckland for once again supporting our Poppy Appeal and ANZAC Day. skycityauckland.co.nz/whats-on/con...

ANZAC Remembrance

Join us for ANZAC Day and purchase a Poppy as we unite to commemorate and honour the brave sacrifices that were made by our heroes. Lest we Forget. Casino Closure for ANZAC Day: Friday 25 April 3am –...

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 9

Poppy Day is tomorrow (Friday, 11 April) but look out tonight for the Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2025 starting this evening and running for three nights (from 6.30pm-11.55pm) in support of our Poppy Day Appeal. #poppyappeal 🌺 #veterans ourauckland.aucklandcouncil.govt.nz/events/2025/...

Vector Lights for Poppy Day 2025

Vector Lights will shine red in support of Poppy Day.

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Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 9

🙏🏼 Auckland Council for the early preparations for Anzac Day. #anzacday

Auckland RSA @aucklandrsa.bsky.social · Apr 9

Graham Gibson, National President of the New Zealand Vietnam Veterans' Association and Auckland RSA President, welcomes and encourages all Veterans to join their comrades shoulder-to-shoulder in the ranks of the Auckland Dawn Parade this Anzac Day #ANZACDay #veterans www.facebook.com/AklRSA/video...

CALL TO ALL VETERANS TO PARADE THIS ANZAC DAY. On behalf of Graham Gibson, National President of the New Zealand Vietnam Veterans' Association and... | By Auckland RSA | Facebook

CALL TO ALL VETERANS TO PARADE THIS ANZAC DAY. On behalf of Graham Gibson, National President of the New Zealand Vietnam Veterans' Association and...

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