Student Volunteer Army

(Military) (in New Zealand)a students' voluntary organization that aims to undertake useful work in communities, founded in 2010 to help clear up after a damaging earthquake in Christchurch . Abbreviation: SVA

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At the city's Canterbury University he met members of the Student Volunteer Army, a group formed to provide relief after the disaster.

FANCY MEETING YOU HEIR; SURPRISE FOR HARRY IN NEW ZEALAND Prince is delighted as his old school matron greets him as he arrives in Christchurch

At the university he met members of the Student Volunteer Army, a group formed to provide essential relief across the city after the disaster.

Prince Harry in New Zealand: Royal braves pouring rain to hand out cupcakes to adoring female students; Day four of the Prince's trip to New Zealand saw him visit students at the University of Canterbury in Christchurch

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