New Lynn Memorial RSA

25/05/2026

EVERY FIFA WORLD CUP GAME will be screened live here at the CLUB.
General Tournament Match Times (NZT)
Due to matches being hosted across North America in various time zones (Eastern, Central, Mountain, and Pacific), the kick-off times for the tournament generally fall into the following NZT brackets:
Early Morning: 4:00 am – 8:00 am
Mid-Day: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Afternoon: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm

KEY DATES AND TIMES FOR NZ'S FIRST THREE GAMES ARE:
What We Know
New Zealand has drawn Belgium, Egypt, and Iran in Group G. Matches will be played at the following times.
All Whites vs Iran 16 June, 1pm NZT

All Whites vs Egypt 22 June, 1pm NZT

All Whites vs Belgium 27 June, 3pm NZT

Further details will be available closer to the time

Phil
021433973

25/05/2026

Club President and myself were lucky enough to be invited to a Club Day for New Lynn Stags Rugby League Club.

This club provides support for over 8 girls teams and 11 boys and men's teams.

Ken and Club President Barb made us most welcome and obviously do so much for the club. Wonderful home baking on offer, along with BBQ and raffles.

Great support from families and the local community for the kids and many valued sponsors helping out!

Proud that this RSA helps support this strong club!

Phil

25/05/2026

The Pool Section held their open Singles Tournament on Saturday with an awesome turnout of 30 players!

Imran Ahmadzai successfully defended his title beating Manaia Babbington in the final

Well done everyone for supporting the day!

24/05/2026

This week's free points 😁

Quiz starts at 7 sharp on Thursday, free entry, and you're almost guaranteed to gain 3.14 IQ points from each quiz.

Here are the cryptic clues for the week!
Managed Union to two wins. R.I.P. to what legend? Jimmy’s fault he voted for himself.

20/05/2026

20 May 1941
THE BATTLE OF CRETE

"When the parachutists came down, there was ammunition and arms, food, everything — they were in big, round cylinders. Someone told me . . . they got a canister of hot coffee and sandwiches!" — Peter Wildey, 7th (NZ) Field Company, inteviewed in 2000.

It began just after dawn on 20 May 1941. Many of the 7700 New Zealand soldiers stationed on the Mediterranean island of Crete were finishing breakfast when hundreds of German transport aircraft — some towing gliders — appeared over the island and suddenly the sky was filled with thousands of elite German paratroopers.

This was the start of the Battle of Crete — 12 dramatic days when New Zealanders together with other Allied troops and Cretan civilians attempted to repel a massive German airborne assault. They almost succeeded.

Many New Zealanders were evacuated from Crete but thousands did not: 671 dead and 2000 taken prisoner. Among those evacuated were Charles Upham and Alfred Hulme, both of whom were awarded the Victoria Cross for their actions on Crete. A few New Zealanders took to the hills, sheltered by Cretan families at great risk, and some fought with the Cretan resistance, most famously Dudley Perkins who became known as Vasili: The Lion of Crete and was killed in a German ambush in 1944.

Today, New Zealand’s role in the battle continues to be remembered by Cretans.

Photo from page 03 of unidentified WWII Photograph Album – Egypt, Crete & North Africa. Acc. No. 1994.2827 National Army Museum Auckland New Zealand Army

20/05/2026

NEW LYNN MEMORIAL RSA (Inc)
2 VERONICA STREET, NEW LYNN,
PHONE 827 3411

The Annual General Meeting of Financial
Members will be held in the Clubrooms on
Saturday 27th June 2026 at 9.30am

AGENDA
1. Apologies
2. Presidents Welcome
3. Obituaries
4. President Report
5. Confirmation of 2025 Annual General Meeting Minutes
6. Matters arising
7. Financial Report
8. Setting Subscriptions for 2027
9. Elect Legal Officer, Welfare Officer and Auditor
10. Notices of motion
11. General Business

ALL FINANCIAL MEMBERS WELCOME

Notices of Motion forwarded to the Club Secretary/Manager by the 6th June. [email protected]

19/05/2026

Open to ALL financial members of the club - all welcome

18/05/2026

Age Concern invite any member of the club to an event Monday 25th May 2026.

Whau Senior Signature Event - Many Cultures - One Community is an annual celebration bringing older adults from across the Whau area for a morning of connection, culture and community.

All Welcome - Free Event - morning tea and lunch provided
10.30am to 1.30pm
New Lynn Community Centre

Please contact Secretary/manager Phil if you would like to go!

18/05/2026

I am very sad to advise of the passing of club member and ex-serviceman Peter Cooper.

Peter's funeral will be on Friday 22 May at 11am at Davis Funeral Services, 400 Dominion Road Mt Eden.

David Funerals have set up a webpage for Pete’s funeral, and the livestream of the funeral will be available there: https://davisfunerals.co.nz/obituaries/?funeral=YT7iA

For anyone not able to attend in person or watch the livestream, it will be recorded. That recording will also be at the above webpage.

Phil Agent
Secretary/Manager
021433973

Find a funeral service to live stream and browse our obituaries directory for all services hosted by Davis Funeral Services. For more information contact us!