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Scoop
05-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
Hurricanes Donate Jerseys To Support New Zealand's Veterans
Press Release – RSA RSA National President Sir Wayne Shelford expressed deep gratitude for the Hurricanes ongoing generosity. Following their hard-fought victory over the Brumbies in Canberra last month, the Hurricanes have demonstrated that their strength extends beyond the rugby pitch. In a meaningful gesture, all 23 jerseys worn by Hurricanes players during the DHL Super Rugby Pacific's Anzac Round have been donated to the RSA. The aim is to help generate funds in support of New Zealand's military veterans and their whānau. Each jersey, featuring the RSA's iconic red poppy, has been personally signed by the player who wore it. RSA National President Sir Wayne Shelford expressed deep gratitude for the Hurricanes' ongoing generosity. 'Time and again, the Hurricanes prove they're not just fierce competitors but compassionate community leaders. Last year's jersey auction raised more than $11,000 for our support services, and we're truly thankful to have the chance to raise even more this year.' Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee echoed those sentiments, emphasizing the alignment between the two organizations' values. 'We're proud to support the RSA and the crucial work they do for our veterans,' said Lee. 'Giving back is a big part of who we are as a club. Connection and humility are two values we hold dear, and the RSA's Poppy—such a powerful national symbol—will always be worn with honour by our team.' The jerseys are listed for sale on auction site Trade me and close on Thursday 8 May and can be viewed here:
Scoop
05-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
Hurricanes Donate Jerseys To Support New Zealand's Veterans
Following their hard-fought victory over the Brumbies in Canberra last month, the Hurricanes have demonstrated that their strength extends beyond the rugby pitch. In a meaningful gesture, all 23 jerseys worn by Hurricanes players during the DHL Super Rugby Pacific's Anzac Round have been donated to the RSA. The aim is to help generate funds in support of New Zealand's military veterans and their whānau. Each jersey, featuring the RSA's iconic red poppy, has been personally signed by the player who wore it. RSA National President Sir Wayne Shelford expressed deep gratitude for the Hurricanes' ongoing generosity. 'Time and again, the Hurricanes prove they're not just fierce competitors but compassionate community leaders. Last year's jersey auction raised more than $11,000 for our support services, and we're truly thankful to have the chance to raise even more this year.' Hurricanes CEO Avan Lee echoed those sentiments, emphasizing the alignment between the two organizations' values. 'We're proud to support the RSA and the crucial work they do for our veterans,' said Lee. 'Giving back is a big part of who we are as a club. Connection and humility are two values we hold dear, and the RSA's Poppy—such a powerful national symbol—will always be worn with honour by our team.' The jerseys are listed for sale on auction site Trade me and close on Thursday 8 May and can be viewed here:
Scoop
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
All Blacks' Show Of Support For New Zealand's Veterans
Press Release – RSA National President Sir Wayne Shelford said it was heart-warming to see this show of support from the national team. When the All Blacks played France in Paris last November, they honoured New Zealand's veterans of military of service by wearing an RSA Poppy embroidered onto their jersey. One of those jerseys has now been gifted to the Royal New Zealand RSA to help raise funds to continue their support to our veterans. National President Sir Wayne Shelford said it was heart-warming to see this show of support from the national team. 'Pulling on the Black Jersey is incredibly emotional for any player. But having that mark of respect for veterans embroidered on the sleeve takes it to another level. The poppy is worn to honour the fallen, but this gift from the All Blacks will now allow us to provide more support to our living veterans.' The 'Remembrance Test' was played on 17 November (NZ time) with the All Blacks wearing the poppy to commemorate Remembrance Day and honour those New Zealanders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. The All Blacks wore the white version of the national jersey to differentiate from France's dark blue. The jersey has been signed by the 2024 All Blacks Squad and Coach Scott Robertson and is a true collector's item, with no supporter version ever produced for sale. The jersey is now being auctioned on Trade Me and closes on – the RSA is incredibly grateful to the All Blacks for the opportunity to raise more funds to improve the wellbeing of New Zealand's veterans. The auction closes on Wednesday 7 May at 7.45pm and can be viewed here:
Scoop
01-05-2025
- Sport
- Scoop
All Blacks' Show Of Support For New Zealand's Veterans
When the All Blacks played France in Paris last November, they honoured New Zealand's veterans of military of service by wearing an RSA Poppy embroidered onto their jersey. One of those jerseys has now been gifted to the Royal New Zealand RSA to help raise funds to continue their support to our veterans. National President Sir Wayne Shelford said it was heart-warming to see this show of support from the national team. 'Pulling on the Black Jersey is incredibly emotional for any player. But having that mark of respect for veterans embroidered on the sleeve takes it to another level. The poppy is worn to honour the fallen, but this gift from the All Blacks will now allow us to provide more support to our living veterans.' The "Remembrance Test" was played on 17 November (NZ time) with the All Blacks wearing the poppy to commemorate Remembrance Day and honour those New Zealanders who have made the ultimate sacrifice in service of their country. The All Blacks wore the white version of the national jersey to differentiate from France's dark blue. The jersey has been signed by the 2024 All Blacks Squad and Coach Scott Robertson and is a true collector's item, with no supporter version ever produced for sale. The jersey is now being auctioned on Trade Me and closes on – the RSA is incredibly grateful to the All Blacks for the opportunity to raise more funds to improve the wellbeing of New Zealand's veterans. The auction closes on Wednesday 7 May at 7.45pm and can be viewed here:
NZ Herald
24-04-2025
- General
- NZ Herald
Live: Anzac Day 2025: Commemorations taking place around New Zealand
Anzac Day services are under way around New Zealand today. The national remembrance day services begin at dawn and continue through the day. Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will attend services in Gallipoli later today (NZT). Anzac Day services are beginning around the country as Kiwis remember our fallen servicemen and women. Thousands are expected at Auckland Domain on Park Rd for the dawn service, which also recognises the past and present service of thousands of men and women in the country's Army, Navy and Air Force. After a 5.45am parade, the service begins at 6am at the Court of Honour and Cenotaph outside the Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum in the Domain. 'It is the day of the year for the RSA … the day we commemorate all our fallen soldiers," RSA president Sir Wayne Shelford told RNZ on Anzac Eve. Governor-General Dame Cindy Kiro would be among speakers at this morning's service in the Domain, Shelford said. In Wellington, the dawn service also begins at 6am at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Buckle St, with the national commemoration to follow at the same site from 11am. FOLLOW THE LIVE BLOG HERE: STORY CONTINUES War veterans are gathering at 6.15am to parade from Worcester Bridge to Cathedral Square for Christchurch's traditional dawn service. Details of other Anzac Day events taking place in other parts of the country today can be found here. There will be many opportunities to learn more about Kiwis' service in international conflicts over the past 111 years. The doors open at Auckland War Memorial Museum immediately after the dawn service, with multiple programmes planned to help those interested in learning more. There will be free entry until the museum closes at 5pm. The museum's underground carpark will also be free all day. MyHeritage is also opening up free access to 2.3 billion historical records from New Zealand and Australia until April 29, including military records. The Royal New Zealand Air Force is planning flypasts in various aircraft around the country today, including in NH90 and Seasprite helicopters. A list of times and places for the weather-dependant fly-pasts is here. Overseas Anzac services are also planned later today (NZT), including in Gallipoli, where Prime Minister Christopher Luxon will take part before travelling to Rome for Pope Francis' funeral the following day. The Gallipoli services come on the 110th anniversary of the New Zealand and Australian troops landing on the beaches of the Turkish peninsula in a disastrous nine-month campaign that quickly turned to trench warfare and cost 130,000 lives - 2779 of them Kiwis. April 25 was subsequently chosen as the annual day to commemorate all fallen servicemen and women across New Zealand and Australia.
