Whangārei RSA

24/04/2026

The Whangārei Returned and Services’ Association regrets to inform the community that due to safety concerns and adverse weather conditions, the 6:00 am Dawn Service at Laurie Hall Park, Whangārei, has been cancelled.

The 10:00 am service at Maunu Cemetery is expected to proceed, but will remain subject to weather conditions on the day.

This decision follows advice received from the Whangarei District Council, Met Service, and Civil Defense regarding the uncertainty of the weather. The final decision has been made by the Whangarei RSA.

Thank you for your understanding.

The Whangārei RSA

23/04/2026

ANZAC Day services large and small will run this Saturday 25 April 2026 to commemorate Australians and New Zealanders who have served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations.

🔴 Pipiwai: Kaikou Marae dawn service begins at 5:00am.
🔴🌧️ CANCELLED: Central Whangārei: The Laurie Hall Park Dawn Service will begin at 6:00am (📸 2024 event pictured below, but cancelled for 2026 due to steady rain)
🔴 Tutukaka Coast: A dawn service will also start at the The Ngunguru Sports Complex at 6:00am.
🔴 Hukerenui Cenotaph: meet at 8:30am.
🔴 Maungatapere Community Centre: Meet at 9:00am for the annual service.
🔴 Maunu Cemetery: 10:00am
🔴 Hikurangi War Memorial Hall, 24 King Street: 10:00am
🔴 Pehiaweri Marae, 99 Ngunguru Road: 10:00am
🔴 Takahīwai marae, 229 Takahīwai Road: 10:00am
🔴 Te Kamo War Memorial Hall, Boswell Street: 10:00am
🔴 Waipu Citizens & Services Club, 18 Nova Scotia Drive: 10:40am
🔴 Maungakaramea Hall: 10:45am
🔴 Onerahi Community Hall, 130 Onerahi Road: 11:00am

Thanks to Whangārei RSA for providing this event-listing.

Lest we forget 🌹

07/04/2026

🌹 Anzac Day Timings and Parade Contingents for the Dawn service at Laurie Hall Park 🌹

For more information or inquiries, please get in touch with us.

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Phone: 094 300 911
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07/04/2026

🌹 ANZAC SERVICES IN WHANGAREI FOR 2026 🌹

Please find attached to this post a list of Local Anzac Services Available this year. If there any details from our list that needed updating, or if there are other services that the public are invited to attend, please get in touch with us.

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Phone: 094 300 911
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02/04/2026

A message from RNZRSA National President, Tony Hill:

As we head into the Easter weekend, I want to wish you all a safe and restful break.

I know many of you have already begun your Poppy Appeal activities while continuing the important work of supporting your local RSAs and the veterans in your communities. Thank you for the commitment you show every day.

As we move closer to Anzac Day, it is also a timely reminder to reach out to those who may never ask for help, but who still need to know that their RSA family is there if they need it.

To our younger generation of veterans, and to those currently serving, please know that we see you and value your service. You are always welcome to parade and march with us as part of the wider RSA whānau.

As we continue through our 110th year, I am reminded of the words that guide our work: “We served, we support, we remember - for today and for tomorrow.”

Thank you for the good work you are doing in your communities.

24/03/2026

23/03/2026

Thank you to all members who came along to yesterday’s EGM what an awesome turnout! 🙌

18/03/2026

03/03/2026

NOTICE OF EXTRAORDINARY GENERAL MEETING (EGM)
For All Current Financial Members

An Extraordinary General Meeting will be held at the Whangarei RSA on Sunday the 22nd of March at 10am.

Business to be Discussed:
To consider and approve the adoption of the Model Constitution as required by Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association.

Emails will be sent to members this week. A notice is also currently being prepared for publication in The Northland Advocate.

For any inquiries, please email the office on [email protected] or call on 09 300 911

Thank you,

Whangarei RSA

28/02/2026