Who may join the RSA?

Applications for membership are welcome from adult citizens or permanent residents of New Zealand or any other Commonwealth country:-

  • war veterans, ex-servicemen and women, their families and friends,
  • serving members of New Zealand’s Armed Forces,
  • sworn NZ Police Officers,
  • men and women without military connections who share the ideals of the RSA movement.
Membership category is determined according to the applicant’s relationship to the Forces.



Returned Members

Service men and women, who have served in any war or in a peace deployment as defined by RNZRSA. These applications must be accompanied by evidence of military or police service.



Service Members

Are either retired or serving members of the Armed Forces who do not qualify for “Returned” membership. They include those who have served under CMT, the Territorial Forces, Cadet Force Officers and sworn members of the New Zealand Police. These applications must be accompanied by evidence of military or police service.



Associate Members

This membership is open to ALL members of the community over the age of 18 years who have not served in the Armed Forces or Police. These applications must have a current passport sized photograph attached.



Application forms are available from the clubrooms, or by downloading a form below.

Should you need assistance, please phone during normal business hours or use the contact form here.

Returned Member Application Form
Service Member Application Form
Associate Member Application Form


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