Tag: Howick RSA
Volunteers needed for Poppy Day
Friday, April 19, is Poppy Day.
On this day Howick RSA has been fundraising for many years by selling poppies.
Hard working RSA volunteers exchange distinctive...
RSA looking for new home
The Howick RSA - which was recently sold - has a temporary base at its Sale Street flats which will be used until new...
Community unites to kick off RWC with fundraiser
Around 150 people flocked to the Howick RSA on September 9 to watch the opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup (RWC) between...
Anzac sound and light tribute
The Howick Village Association sound and light tribute will be projected from Fencible Park onto the Picton Centre wall - between 7pm and 9pm...
Anzac Day a time to remember
At dawn on Tuesday, April 25, we will gather on Stockade Hill to commemorate Anzac Day.
History defines the events of the First World War.
However,...
Howick RSA to be sold
The Howick RSA’s largely-abandoned building and land on Wellington Street will be sold.
The building, home to the Howick Returned and Services Community for 40 years,...
RSA clubrooms open twice a week
Eighteen months after the closure of the Howick RSA clubrooms in Wellington Street, newly co-opted executive member Margaret Hawkeswood is pleased members are able...
Wilson one of last survivors from Greek campaign
Eric Douglas Wilson, believed to be one of two known surviving Kiwi veterans from the Battle of Crete campaign during WWII, died peacefully on...
RSA stalwart dies
Colin Geoffrey Smith, who was made a life member of Howick RSA in 2018, has died.
Smith, who was also heavily involved with the Special...
Cole awarded QSM in Queen’s Birthday honours
A local man has been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday and Platinum Jubilee Honours.
Mike Cole of Somerville has been awarded the Queen's Service Medal...