'Once a Sapper, always a Sapper'.

Organised by Manawatu Sappers Group with Royal New Zealand Engineers Charitable Trust (RNZE CT).

The first unit of New Zealand Engineers to be raised was the Canterbury Volunteer Engineer Company, formed in 1865. Permanent Force NZ Engineers evolved from the Torpedo and Engineer Corps. On 15 October 1902 No 2 Service Company, New Zealand Permanent Militia was granted the dignity and name of Royal New Zealand Engineers, which with Royal Assent, was changed to the Corps of Royal NZ Engineers on 3 September 1903.

'Sapper’s Day' is celebrated each year on 15 October with parades, sports, and other entertainment.

During the Dawn Service, the parade will proceed regardless of the weather.

Anyone who serves or has served in the Corps is welcome to attend any Sapper’s Day function.

The Palmerston North Service is open to everyone.

Breakfast for Retired Sappers

Local retired Sappers are invited to join the serving Sappers at Linton Camp for breakfast following the Dawn services in Palmerston North and at Camp.

Further details: Email: ecmc@inspire.net.nz

Other services

Linton Camp Dawn Service, Parade, and Breakfast

Held concurrently at Linton Camp, 2023-10-15 05:50 h – 06:45 h

We remind anybody who wants to gain access to Linton Camp that they must carry a photo ID and present at the gate for security purposes. Breakfast from 06:45 h – 07:45 h.

Sappers Day 2023 - Auckland Region Parade and Service for Everyone

2023-10-15 10:00 h for 10:30 h start

St David's, The Soldiers Memorial Church, Grafton, Auckland

Details and booking at http://thq.fyi/se/KvFB24o

Image credits: Michal Klajban, Geoff McKay, anon, RNZE CT, Michal Klajban, Peter Mellalieu,