Greymouth RSA

Greymouth RSA The NZ RSA was formed in 1916 by returning Anzacs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and their families.

Our main mission is to remember and care for all those impacted by service for New Zealand. About the RSA
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association is a service organization. It is one of the largest voluntary welfare organisations in New Zealand and one of the longest established ex-service organisations in the world. Today over 120,000 members throughout New Zealand share a common

commitment to the Crown, the Nation and the Community; dedicated to the RSA motto – ‘People Helping People’. RSA commitment to welfare is embodied in Poppy Day when red poppies are exchanged for donations to hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders to raise funds for veterans’ welfare and to honour the memory of those who have given their lives in times of war. Poppy Day is usually observed on the Friday before Anzac Day. Anzac Day is observed each year on the 25th April. RSAs throughout New Zealand take part in wreath-laying ceremonies of remembrance for fallen comrades.

Quiz night Wednesday 17th June! The quizzler for you this week:"The fish house with a sharp pain"Good luck!
08/06/2026

Quiz night Wednesday 17th June! The quizzler for you this week:
"The fish house with a sharp pain"
Good luck!

17/05/2026
Bowls West Coast hosting HOUSIE every Monday in the RSA Hall. All Welcome! 7pm start!
14/05/2026

Bowls West Coast hosting HOUSIE every Monday in the RSA Hall. All Welcome! 7pm start!

Every Friday is Members Night at the RSA, with raffles, Members draw and good food.. and of course, great company. If y...
13/05/2026

Every Friday is Members Night at the RSA, with raffles, Members draw and good food.. and of course, great company. If you haven't been in, come along and check us out! You don't have to be a member to dine in, plus all our meals are available to take away. New members always welcome! Ask how at the Bar.

A good lot of fun and banter to be had at cards every Thursday at 1.30pm. And a cuppa tea at half time... Everyone is...
13/05/2026

A good lot of fun and banter to be had at cards every Thursday at 1.30pm. And a cuppa tea at half time... Everyone is Welcome!

Fortnightly Thursdays in the RSA Hall, from 6pm. All ages welcome. Come along and check it out.
13/05/2026

Fortnightly Thursdays in the RSA Hall, from 6pm. All ages welcome. Come along and check it out.

10/05/2026

Today in history Victory in Europe (VE Day) - 9th May 1945

After more than 2,000 days of conflict and hardship, the war in Europe ended with Germany’s unconditional surrender at Reims. It felt like the finish line - the moment soldiers could finally come home. But the war wasn’t over just yet. Fighting continued in the Far East and Pacific for several more months, until Japan’s surrender brought World War II to its true close.

It is hard to imagine how relieved the nation must have been when it heard of the surrender of Germany and the news that the Kiwi troops were now out of harm’s way.

Not surprisingly the news of VE Day was wildly celebrated throughout New Zealand with street parades, dances, bonfires and formal celebrations. However, the joy was tempered by the fact that the war still was not over since Imperial Japan remained undefeated.

Meanwhile, New Zealand’s troops were in Trieste, Italy, and found themselves facing off against Yugoslavian communist forces that were determined to claim the city and its surrounds. The situation was eventually resolved, but for a time it threatened to boil over and was one of the very first stand-offs of the Cold War.

A day of celebration…..and a reminder that history rarely ends in a single moment.

📸 DA3307 The New Zealand Division marking the news of victory in Europe by firing flares near Trieste in northern Italy.

09/05/2026
Karoro Cemetery 25 April 2026
29/04/2026

Karoro Cemetery 25 April 2026

Address

181 Tainui Street
Greymouth
7805

Opening Hours

Monday 3pm - 10pm
Tuesday 3pm - 10pm
Wednesday 3pm - 9pm
Thursday 3pm - 9pm
Friday 3pm - 10pm
Saturday 3pm - 10pm
Sunday 11am - 7pm

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+6437687307

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