1 attended. Name is listed on login web page Menu > Northern > Auckland > paragraph 40(a). 1800 hours drinks in main lounge. 1900 hours dinner in restaurant. This date & venue had been listed via public [nil login] web page Menu > 'Login Pages Updated' > 'Regions' > 'Auckland' leading to login Menu > 'Northern' > 'Auckland' for over a month prior for those who organise ahead. Those that can't login please read: Menu > Sappers > Members. If your login email is defunct see para 13.  If you can't login to get a free drink ticket, just attend anyway without a free drink. Please send an email to auk.nth@sprnz.tidymail.co so we can warn the restaurant out with numbers attending.

1 attended. See login web page Menu > Northern > BOP > para 41(a) for name. 1800hrs drinks main bar. 1900hrs restaurant meal for those that want it [please order free drinks so we know how many are coming and warn out the RSA for probable bar snacks]. 2015hrs last bus to Papamoa. 2040hrs last bus to Army Leave Centre & Tauranga. Try the journey planner on baybus.co.nz by typing your home address and the RSA name. For bus cards see Menu > Sappers > Join > para 45. This date & venue has been listed via Menu > Login Pages Updated > Regions > Bay of Plenty for over a month prior for those who organise ahead. Those that can't login please read: Menu > Sappers > Members. If your login email is defunct see para 13.  If you can't login to get a free drink ticket, just attend anyway without a free drink. Please send an email to bop.nth@sprnz.tidymail.co so we can warn the restaurant out with numbers attending.

6 attended. See login web page [=_3 horiz lines top left] > Australia > Queensland > paragraph 30(b) for names [no names here on this public site due to security & privacy reasons]. 1200hrs drinks in main bar area. 1300hrs lunch for those who want it. This date & venue has been listed via public [nil login] Menu > 'Login Pages Updated' > 'Regions' > 'Queensland' leading to login Menu > 'Australia' > 'Qld' for over a month prior for those who organise ahead. Those that can't login please read: Menu > Sappers > Members. If your login email is defunct see para 13.  If you can't login to get a free drink ticket, just attend anyway without a free drink. Please send an email to qld.au@sprnz.tidymail.co so we can warn the restaurant out with numbers attending.

6 attended. See login Menu > Northern > Waikato webpage for names [no names here for security & privacy reasons]. 1800hrs drinks. This part of the normal Bowls Club bar open evening.

'We Shall Remember Them' Please join the Friends of St David's (Kāhui Rangi Pupu) on ANZAC Eve to 'Remember Them', the Thursday night before Anzac Day. The annual commemorative event at Kāhui St David’s to mark Anzac Eve with a moving musical tribute. Experience the magnificent acoustics of our centre for music. Performances by musicians including Felicity Tomkins, Michelle Thorne, David Harvey (bagpipes), the Off Broadway Big Band, and Helen Lukman-Fox (organ). A bronze plaque honouring the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps will be unveiled.  Guest addresses from Lieutenant Colonel David Foote, Georgina Greville (Middlemore Hospital), and Lieutenant Colonel Nick Jones. We look forward to welcoming you into the warm, glowing, majestic and newly-restored Great Hall. Please share this invitation with friends and family. Share the link AnzacEve2025 If you are a veteran or a current service member of the NZ Defence Forces, please advise us. We are here to recognize you, seat you in a reserved area, and assist if you have special access needs. contact@KahuiStDavids.nz Art of Remembrance 2025 – ANZAC Tribute to New Zealand’s Nurses MEDIA RELEASE: FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Annual commemorative event at Kāhui St David’s to mark Anzac Eve with a moving musical tribute featuring Soprano Felicity Tomkins, Michelle Thorne, and friends. A bronze plaque honouring the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps will be unveiled. Auckland, New Zealand To mark Anzac week, Kāhui St David’s, Auckland’s centre for music-making, inspiration and social connection, will host the 10th annual Art of Remembrance event on Anzac Eve, Thursday 24 April, with a powerful evening of music, reflection and tribute. Event: Art of Remembrance 2025. ‘We will remember them” When: Thursday 24 April | 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm Where: Kāhui St David’s, 70 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland Event News: https://www.kahuistdavids.nz/events/evening-of-remembrance Please Register! Free entry. All welcome. Sappers! Members and associates of the Sappers Association (NZ) Inc and other service personnel, family and friends should register via the SappersNZ TidyHQ site so we can arrange special seating and acknowledgement. Get Tickets (sappers, veterans, service personnel) Alternative EventFinda RSVP About Kāhui St David’s St David’s Memorial Church, whose foundation stone was laid on Anzac Day 1927 as a memorial to World War One, was originally dedicated as The Soldiers’ Memorial Church. Today, it is home to Kāhui St David’s, a charitable trust serving as a place of remembrance for all branches of the New Zealand Defence Force. Furthermore, Kāhui St David’s is Auckland’s centre for cultural connection, community gathering, and a living memorial to the defence and civilian forces.  Honouring the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps  This year’s Art of Remembrance pays special tribute to the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps, past and present, for their service in war, conflict and peacekeeping. The event also recognises the vital role nurses play across Aotearoa, providing care in hospitals and communities, both at home and abroad. As part of this year’s commemoration, a bronze plaque dedicated to the Royal New Zealand Nursing Corps will be unveiled and permanently installed in the Great Hall of Kāhui St David’s by Lieutenant Colonel David Foote, Chief Nursing Officer and RNZNC Regimental Colonel.   Keynote Address Georgina Greville, a senior nurse at Middlemore Hospital will prsent the Keynote Address. Her immediate family included five World War One service members. Georgina says, “There were two nurses, two doctors, and one soldier with the Auckland Mounted Rifles. My grandmother and sister were both nurses, serving in Egypt, Lemnos, and on the Western front, including at the Battle of the Somme. “The role of nurses in conflict and peacekeeping has historically been overlooked for several reasons. Having this permanent display in the Great Hall of Kāhui St David’s, near the Lamp of Remembrance, the RNZE memorial window, the Sappers’ Chapel, and plaques dedicated to the 28th Māori Battalion and 29th and 30th Infantryn Battalions, will be deeply meaningful to all nurses. “It recognises the contribution of nursing across all areas we serve, in both military and civilian contexts. ”Kāhui St David’s is located in Grafton, near the medical and nursing schools and Auckland Hospital.” Paul Baragwanath, Director of Friends of St David’s Trust Kāhui Rangi Pūpū, says: “Nurses have served with courage and compassion in every major conflict New Zealand has faced. In our 10th year of the Art of Remembrance, we honour their legacy, their ongoing service, and their place at the heart of care, both in uniform and throughout our hospitals and communities. We also invite all nurses to regard Kāhui St David’s as their place, together with whānau of the RNZE (Royal New Zealand Engineers), 28 Battalion and Veterans.”  The Art of Remembrance at Kāhui St David’s  Since launching in 2015 with the Max Gimblett quatrefoil installation, the Art of Remembrance event has become a nationally recognised tradition. Brigadier Rose King, now Chief of Army, lit the Lamp of Remembrance as part of the Royal New Zealand Engineers 2023 Sappers’ Day. The lamp continues to shine daily at Kāhui St David’s, honouring all who serve in the Defence Forces, the veteran community, and those who served in earlier times. Today, the building stands as a memorial for all branches of service. Many are expected to attend Art of Remembrance, experiencing the magnificent acoustics of his revitalised heritage space, with performances by Soprano Felicity Tomkins and Michelle Thorne, David Harvey on bagpipes, the Off Broadway Big Band, Helen Lukman-Fox on the 1905 Croft Organ and the audience singing together. Paul Baragwanath concludes: “Kāhui St David’s is a place where remembrance lives on, through art, music, and community, and New Zealand’s military remembrance, including its special connection with the Royal New Zealand Engineers through Sappers Day, and the Lamp of Remembrance held in the Sappers Chapel.” Order of Service Download Order of Service Press contact Lindsay Stanley lindsay@lspr.co.nz +64 212 88 44 11 Volunteer or Donate This year, Kāhui St David's has developed a nurses-themed commemoration for The Art of Remembrance 2025, Anzac Eve. To make this event possible, we reach out for expressions of interest to sponsors and donors for support. It means a lot to Veterans. Please donate, help as a volunteer, or purchase an artwork on the Kāhui  St David's website.  It is now a much-loved remembrance tradition. But we do need help in 2025 to deliver this and future events. Previous Events and Further Information Anzac Eve 2024 at Kāhui St David's (News and photos) The Art of Remembrance with Kāhui St David's (The story of Kāhui St David's new life as a Living Memorial for Peace) Purchase artwork on the Kāhui St David's website Email contact@KahuiStDavids.nz Sappers Everywhere! Angus Cathcart of AC Drainage restoring the sewage and stormwater system at the north end of St David's The Soldiers' Memorial Church, late 2025. The 'trench' is now secured beneath a fabulous quatre-foil (Flanders Field poppy-inspired) Garden.

1 attended. See login web page Menu > Northern > BOP > para 41(b) for name. 1800hrs drinks main bar. 1900hrs pay for own dinner in restaurant [please order free drinks so we know how many are coming and warn out the RSA restaurant]. 2015hrs last bus to Papamoa. 2040hrs last bus to Tauranga. Try the journey planner on baybus.co.nz by typing your home address and the RSA name. For bus cards see Menu > Sappers > Join > para 45. The Mt Maunganui Army Leave Centre has been booked out by others, so is not available for us. This date & venue has been listed via public [nil login] Menu > 'Login Pages Updated' > 'Regions' > 'Bay of Plenty' leading to login Menu > 'Northern' > 'BOP' for over a month prior for those who organise ahead. Those that can't login please read: Menu > Sappers > Members. If your login email is defunct see para 13.  If you can't login to get a free drink ticket, just attend anyway without a free drink. Please send an email to bop.nth@sprnz.tidymail.co so we can warn the restaurant out with numbers attending.

1 attended. Name is listed on login web page Menu > Northern > Auckland > paragraph 41(a). 1800 hours drinks in main lounge. 1900 hours dinner in restaurant. This date & venue had been listed via public [nil login] web page Menu > 'Login Pages Updated' > 'Regions' > 'Auckland' leading to login Menu > 'Northern' > 'Auckland' for over a month prior for those who organise ahead. Those that can't login please read: Menu > Sappers > Members. If your login email is defunct see para 13.  If you can't login to get a free drink ticket, just attend anyway without a free drink. Please send an email to auk.nth@sprnz.tidymail.co so we can warn the restaurant out with numbers attending.

18 people attended. Their names are listed on login page > Menu > RNZE Overseas Deployments > 2003-04 Iraq > paragraph 14 [no names here on this public site due to security & privacy reasons]. Photos paragraph 13. For RNZE who served in Iraq, Basra, TG Rake 01 & 02 in 2003 & 2004.

To: All Members of the Sappers Association (NZ) Incorporated  From: Sappers Association (NZ) Inc – Executive Council  Date: 25 February 2025 Subject: Formal Notice of 75th Annual General Meeting.  You are hereby notified that the 75th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of the Sappers Association (NZ) Incorporated will be held on Tuesday 25 March 2025, commencing at 1900 hours. As the Association is now using Zoom as the communication platform everyone can now link through their own home or office – DETAIL BELOW. Purpose 1. Conduct an Annual General Meeting (AGM) under the Society's Rules for Biennial and Annual Meetings (Rules 9.1 and 9.2, (Rules 2002, amended 2003, 2023)). 2. The Meeting will include regular matters: Receive Annual Financial and Audit/Review reports for the 2024 financial year; Receive Chairman’s Annual Report for 2024; Nominations for Executive positions; Appointment of Auditor; Awards; Special Business – Constitution and Rules; Consideration of Notices of Motion and/or proposed special resolutions (remits) of Members; Other items raised by members/branches; General Business. 2. Special Business: Progress the development of a new Constitution compliant with the new Incorporated Societies Act 2022, to replace the previous major revision of Rules 2002 and subsequent amendments. The new Constitution is intended to give effect to changes in the scope of the Sappers Association (NZ) Inc since 2002 including proposals developed in 2024 – 2025 presented in the discussion document 'Mission and Lines of Effort 2024 - 2026'. Please refer to the Association Rules (2002, amended 2003, 2023) for any further information on this process and specified rules of procedure for AGM and the Association.  Owen Smith, President  Important Details 1. Join via Zoom https://us02web.zoom.us/j/5810728504?pwd=QStCRVdXcENLN3Z6blVnMlhKbUpYdz09 (ID: 5810728504) 2. Agenda and Meeting Documents (Live Meeting Announcement) 3. Agenda and links to Documents (snapshot as at 2025-02-25) Download AGM Agenda – pdf 4. Rules of the Sappers Association (2002, amended 2003, 2023) (Download pdf)   Please be aware of the following –  1. According to Rule 3.1, the Quorum for a Members Meeting is 20. 2. Notices of Motion. "Notices of Motion in respect of any matter to be dealt with at a meeting of members shall be sent to the Secretary at least twenty-one (21) days before any meeting for inclusion in the meeting papers" (Rule 8.8).  3. Proxies. “A Member may appoint a proxy to vote on behalf of the member at a meeting of Members. The appointment of a proxy must be in writing and received by the Secretary at least 24 hours before the start of the meeting. The appointment may require the proxy to vote in the manner specified in such appointment. A Member will be deemed to be present at a meeting of Members if a properly appointed proxy is present.” (Rule 8.11) 4. A Special Resolution is required to adjust the Rules (Rule 20.3). "A Special Resolution means a resolution passed by at least 75% of those persons present at a meeting and entitled to vote." (Rule 3.2). 

Announcement of Constitution Drafting Committee and Call for Involvement: Sappers Association (NZ) Inc. First Announcement Date 2025-02-07 Latest version: Announcement of Constitution Drafting Committee and Call for Involvement_ Sappers Association (NZ) Inc.pdf   Dear Members of the Sappers Association (NZ) Inc., We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Constitution Drafting Committee tasked with reviewing and updating our governing documents following the Incorporated Societies Act 2022. This important effort will ensure that the Sappers Association (NZ) Inc. (the ‘Society’) remains compliant with the latest legal requirements and continues to serve the best interests of its members. Our current association Rules (2002, 2003, 2023) will be transformed into a Constitution (2025).   1. Drafting Committee Establishment The Executive Council appointed an initial Drafting Committee comprising two founding members on 2024-12-10 – Vail Hubner Peter Mellalieu Both Vail and Peter bring a wealth of experience in governance, legal compliance, and organisational development. They will lead the review process in consultation with relevant stakeholders.   2. Purpose of the Drafting Committee The Drafting Committee is responsible for: Developing a new Constitution that reflects the updated Incorporated Societies Act 2022 requirements. Preserving and integrating our Association’s heritage, mission, and values. Ensuring alignment with the discussion document Sappers Association Mission and Lines of Effort 2024–2026. Ensuring transparency, and accountability.   3. Invitation for Nominations and Requests We welcome: Nominations from members who wish to serve on the Drafting Committee. If you have relevant skills (legal, administrative, operational, or subject-matter expertise) and are interested in assisting, please send a brief note outlining your experience and motivation. Requests to Receive Progress Reports from those who would like to be kept informed at key milestones, even if not joining the committee formally. We propose to engage representatives from the following affiliated and kindred organisations in the committee’s progress RNZE Charitable Trust and ECMT - Donald (Don) Jones CO 2 Engineer Regiment c/- RSM Carl Fairburn RNZ-RSA c/- Stan Bossom (As of 2024 the RNZ-RSA is formally affiliated to SappersNZ) Kahui St David's - Sappers Chapel, Soldiers Church, Sappers Day c/- Paul Baragwanath ... plus those you formally nominate to us. Please submit your expressions of interest or any questions to hsec@sprnz.tidymail.co by 2025-03-01.     4. Workflow and Timeline Below is a high-level outline of our plan: Preparation & Legal Review (Commenced 2025-01-31) Reviewed legal requirements of the 2022 Act;  Examined existing SappersNZ Rules. Appoint Drafting Committee and Invite Involvement (Upcoming) Drafting (In Progress. Due 2025-03-01) Structure the draft constitution and produce an initial version. (Completed 2025-02-31) Conduct an internal review with the Executive Council. Consultation & Approval (Upcoming. 2025-03-01 through 2025-06-01) AGM - Report Progress with Constitution 2025 Draft (target date circa 2025-03-15) Prepare a mechanism to facilitate orderly submissions on the new Constitution Member Consultation (In Progress. This Invitation) Final Legal Review. Executive Council Approval. Membership Voting & Formal Adoption. Registration & Implementation (Future Phase. 2025-06-01 through 2025-08-01) File final constitution with the Companies Office. Communicate changes and update all governance processes accordingly. We anticipate finalizing the new constitution by 2025-08-01, subject to any necessary changes from member feedback and legal review.   5. Key Documents and Resources For those wishing to learn more or contribute, the following resources will guide you: Incorporated Societies Act 2022 Legislation Website SappersNZ 2023 Rules Access via SappersNZ Portal - Storage, or 2023 - Rules Sappers Association (NZ) Inc.pdf SappersNZ Mission and Lines of Effort 2024–2026 Access via SappersNZ Portal - Storage, or Sappers Association (NZ) Inc Mission and Lines of Effort 2024-2026 v2.1 2024-07-18.pdf   Key Changes: 1908 Act vs 2022 Act NZ Companies Office Resource   Draft Constitution 2025 This link will refer to the current draft under consideration Draft Constitution - Sappers Association (NZ).pdf   Drafting Committee Workflow & Checklist This link will refer to the latest active workflow. Drafting Committee Workflow & Checklist.pdf     If you would like a copy of the latest workflow, please email hsec@sprnz.tidymail.co   Thank You & Next Steps We greatly value your participation in this initiative. This is your opportunity to shape the Sappers Association (NZ) to better serve its membership and fulfil its mission well into the future.  If you have question or comments, or wish to be involved, please do not hesitate to contact us. With thanks and kind regards, Peter Mellalieu Chair Northern | District Moderator for Auckland (DM Auckland) On behalf of the Drafting Committee, Sappers Association (NZ) Inc. Phone 021 420118 Email chr.nth.sprnz@mail.tidyhq.com Image One of four surviving copies of the 1215 Magna Carta. This copy is one of two held at the British Library. It came from the collection of Sir Robert Cotton, who died in 1631. In 1731, a fire at Ashburnam House in Westminster, where his library was then housed, destroyed or damaged many of the rare manuscripts, which is why this copy is burnt. Copyright holder:    public domain

1 attended [name found login > Menu > Era Decade Sappers > Army Leave Centres > paragraph 26]. This reconnaissance of Waikanae is primarily aimed at holding a Decade 1960-69 Do and later a Decade 1980-89 Do social function at the Paraparaumu RSA in a couple of months time. It involves finding out about the set up of the Waikanae Army Leave Centre about 5 km from Paraparaumu. Those members who may wish to start thinking about a one evening Decade Do social function at Paraparaumu RSA for their own era of the 1950s, 1980s, 1990s, 2000s & 2010s may want to come along for the night. Background reading is found on login > Menu > Sappers > New Accounts > paragraph 64 'Sappers Helping Sappers'. About eight years ago we held a couple of Decade Do's at the old Taupo RSA and found that over a dozen people in each case were willing to travel long distances to have a few drinks with their old mates. See Menu > Sappers > All RNZE > paragraph 8 for this. Intend catching a local bus from Waikanae at 1700hrs to Paraparaumu & RSA. This requires a Snapper Card [see Menu > Sappers > Join > paragraph 45(c)(d)] or Gold Card.