About Us
Waihi Beach RSA is a safe, inviting and neutral space for our members and guests to enjoy. Our large 1400sqm venue space is utilised daily for food and beverage consumption, health and wellbeing activities, sporting activities and many local group meetings and gatherings.
About Our Members
With an active membership of approx. 5000, we have people coming from all over the country.
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At the end of our 2023/2024 Financial year we had 5375 Members.
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A majority of our members come from the Waihi Beach, Bowentwon & Athenree area, followed closely by Katikati Residents, then Waihi.
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51.7% of our members are aged 65 and over.
Our 5000 strong (and growing) membership is made up of a wide range of people, these include:
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Returned & Service Members - (those who have served an/or returned from international and domestic duty)
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Current Serving - (Currently serving Army, Navy, Airforce, Police)
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Club Members (18 years +)
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Junior Members (13- 17yrs)
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Life members
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Kids Club (1 – 12 yrs)
Our Story
Originally opening as a subbranch in 1944, the RSA was housed in a moderate hall which was rebuilt in 1957 after a fire and ‘The Waihi Beach RSA Club’ began its premises journey opening a venue in 1981 in Brighton road.
After a great collaboration from locals and members, The Waihi Beach RSA Club, where it stands today, was opened in 1999.
With wide sweeping views across the ocean to Mayor Island and Mt Maunganui, it really is one of the best views in the land!
The RSA movement was formed in New Zealand in 1916 by returning Anzacs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and their families. The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (‘RNZRSA’) is made up of over 180 local RSAs around the country, each an entity in their own right, with over 100,000 members.
Local RSAs are managed by their own executive committee while being united with the RNZRSA in our strategic pillars, vision, and values. We believe in a nation joined by a heartfelt connection to the Anzac spirit of courage, commitment, comradeship and compassion.
Waihi Beach RSA is one such local RSA.
While honouring the past is an important part of who we are, we’re also focused firmly on the present. Support is at the heart of what we do.We, including through RNZRSA, are responsible for helping provide classic kiwi hospitality, support for our past and present servicemen and women including the NZ Police, and their dependents. This can be anything from financial assistance and advocacy to creating support networks with other RSA members who have had similar experiences.
Our Team
We employ to date, 40+ staff to help our venue run efficiently.
Club Manager, Mel Gearon with her team of three in the office Sarah, Cathy & Chrissy, keep the daily info, financials and membership in check.
Our Kitchen crew consists of :Mike Bish as the Restaurant & Kitchen Manager supported by: Ben, Rob, Sam and Donella. The rest of our awesome crew of 14 work hard to keep the kitchen and restaurant operating.
Our Bar Team lead by Karen Evans consists of our four duty managers, Sapphire, Nikita, Louisa & Leonie and an additional crew of 13.
If you're interested in joining our team, send us your resume: email our manager
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