Tag: Howick RSA
Anzac Day: More relevant than ever before
In the wake of Howick's annual Anzac Day commemorations, two naval veterans think it is only growing in importance. NATHAN LIMM explains.
Two of Howick's...
WWII veteran celebrates 102nd birthday
By PJ (Phil) Taylor
There's no stopping Eric Wilson as the much-loved former serviceman in the NZ Army in World War II marches to his...
Anzac crosses in place
Howick and districts locals will see that white crosses are again displayed on Stockade Hill in support of the upcoming Anzac Day commemorations.
Former Howick...
COVID19: RSA ANZAC day services cancelled
RSA calls for a united front to fight Covid-19 as national poppy day postponed & public Anzac Day services cancelled
Anzac Day has been cancelled.
The...
WWII veteran Ben Smith remembered
World War II veteran Benjamin Alfred Smith passed away peacefully on August 10 in his 99th year.
A service to celebrate Ben's life was held...
BREAKING NEWS: Anzac Day changes for Stockade Hill
Howick RSA, local police and the Howick Local Board have come up with a compromise for Anzac Day following an enormous emotive response to...
Anzac parade called off but service still on
Howick's Anzac Day parades have been cancelled following police requests however "static services" will still go ahead.
Howick RSA has advised that the NZ Police...
Poppy Day volunteers needed
The run-up to the annual Anzac Poppy Day is in full swing at Howick RSA and, as is the case every year, more volunteers...
Stories of war with Eric Wilson
April is fast-approaching and now we're only a few weeks away from celebrating Anzac Day and Poppy Day.
This year Poppy Day is on April...
A fond farewell at RSA for Paulette
Paulette Trotter has been to Welfare Officer of the Howick RSA for almost quarter of a century. It's a job she has made her...