how the NZ RSA was formed
Courage, Compassion, Camaraderie, Commitment. The values that built our society post war. The RSA was formed in New Zealand in 1916 by returning Anzacs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and their families.Today we have 105,000 members throughout New Zealand.People join us because their parents or grandparents did, because they want to connect with the values we foster, because itâs a great place to socialise and bring the family, and because they want to keep New Zealand communities, safe, fun, healthy, and inclusive.oday we have 105,000 members throughout New Zealand. People join us because their parents or grandparents did, because they want to connect with the values we foster, because itâs a great place to socialise and bring the family, and because they want to keep New Zealand communities, safe, fun, healthy, and inclusive.