The Organisation

The organisation consists of affiliated local Returned and Services’ Associations.

Each independent of one another, but loyal to the objects and resolutions of the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association.

RNZRSA is responsible for promoting and supporting local RSAs throughout New Zealand, and also for representing New Zealand ex-servicemen and women internationally through membership of the Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League.

There are also a number of kindred ex-service associations in New Zealand, which are affiliated to RNZRSA.

Many local RSAs have branches, are licensed, have sporting adjuncts and a Women’s Section. Each is managed independently of the RNZRSA by its own Executive Committee, whilst maintaining loyalty to the objects of the RNZRSA and the resolutions of National Council.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II is Patron of the RNZRSA and graciously conferred the appellation ‘Royal’ on the New Zealand Returned Services’ Association in June 2000.

Organisation Chart

An organisational chart to illustrate the structure of the RNZRSA.

National Headquarters

Contacts at RNZRSA National Headquarters.

National Executive Committee

The National Executive Committee is responsible for overseeing the implementation of National Council policy and for managing the affairs of RNZRSA. Details of the current members of the National Executive Committee can be found on this page.

The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League have a website containing information for Veterans: www.bcel.org.uk

RCEL   The Royal Commonwealth Ex-Services League was formed with the object of linking together the ex-services organisations of the Commonwealth. Read more