Local Focus: RSA poppy appeal continues into May 28 Apr, 2021 11:27 PM 3 minutes to read Longer poppy appeal after last years online success. Made with funding from NZ On Air. Video Journalist Whanganui, Manawatū and Taranaki, NZH Local Focusgeorgie@localfocus.nz The annual poppy appeal brings in thousands of dollars every year to support veterans and their immediate dependants. This year, in addition to the local collection boxes and street appeal, the RSA has launched a national Givealittle campaign raising money online until the end of May. The poppy appeal began in 1922, the funds it generates helps the RSA with a major part of the service it provides to ex service personnel and their immediate families.