Veterans' Affairs New Zealand
Who We Are
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand is an operational unit within the New Zealand Defence Force. Veterans' Affairs New Zealand is headed by a General Manager, who is also the Secretary for War Pensions, a statutory position responsible for the administration of the War Pensions Act 1954.
Our Mission
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand exists to meet government's obligation to veterans through the provision of policy advice to the government and service delivery to the veteran community.
Our Vision
To provide a professional service that recognizes the diversity of the veteran community.
What's New
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Applications open for the Arctic Star and the Bomber Command Clasp
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New Veterans Legislation (pdf 114kb
- $60 Million in new funding for veterans
- NEW FUNDING TO SUPPORT MORE WAR VETERANS
- Message from the Minister - $60 Million in new funding for Veterans
- Claiming for a Travel Concession Payment - Updated April 2012
- New Medal Now Available For Those Fifty And Over
- New First Time and Reassessment WDP application forms
- Ministerial Advisory Group on Veterans' Health
- Medical Travel Reimbursements
Reimbursement of Costs
- Application forms for reimbursement of costs.
- Travel Reimbursement Concessions
The new Regulations governing the war pensions travel concession came into force on 13 May 2010. - Claiming for a Travel Concession
Minister's Updates
Reports
How can you contact us?
Enquiries regarding the services and support provided by Veterans' Affairs New Zealand should be made to:
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand
PO Box 5146
Wellington, 6145
Freephone: 0800 483 8372 (0800 4 VETERAN)
or from overseas (64) 4 495 2070
(phone charges will apply for international calls)
Facsimile: (04) 495 2080
Email: veterans@xtra.co.nz