In New Zealand, the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association (RSA) will be offering more sustainable faux red poppies this year for Poppy Day, its annual fundraising appeal for veterans. Biodegradable poppies made of paper and renewable fibers will replace plastic poppies. The United Kingdom made a similar swap in 2022.  RSA national president Tony … Continue reading Remembrance, reimagined: New Zealand introduces paper poppies for honoring WW1 soldiers