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Commemorative Travel Contribution Form

Commemorative Travel Contribution Form

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All fields are required unless otherwise stated.

Do you have Qualifying Operational Service with the New Zealand Defence Force?

Do not complete this form.

You must have Qualifying Operational Service to apply for this funding. 

Read the 'Who can get this' section of the Commemorative Travel Contribution page

You must have Qualifying Operational Service to apply for this funding.

To check if you have Qualifying Operational Service, use our Check Your Eligibility tool.

Check Your Eligibility

Have you received a commemorative contribution from us previously?
Did you receive it before 1 July 2016?
Did you receive your full entitlement of $2,500?
Did you receive your full entitlement of $2,000?

Do not complete this form.

You have already used the full entitlement available to you. 

More information about repeat claims

You cannot receive more than your full Commemorative Travel Contribution allocation. This is:

  • NZD$2,500, or
  • NZD$2,000 if you received it before 1 July 2016. This was the maximum that could be claimed at the time. 

If you received the previous maximum of $2,000, you are not eligible for further funding.
If you received less than $2,000, you may apply for a further contribution up to the maximum of $2,500.

What is the purpose for this application?

Do not complete this form.

You can only receive this funding to either attend a commemoration related to your service or to revisit your place of service.

The commemorative travel fund cannot be used for other purposes.

Do you have evidence of your costs or financial commitment to the trip, such as receipts for flights or accommodation?

Do not complete this form.

You must provide evidence of costs to receive commemorative funding.

You will be asked to upload photos, screenshots, or documents of this evidence later in the form.

Examples of the evidence we require:

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If you are applying before your trip

If you apply before your trip you will need to provide evidence that you have a financial commitment to the trip. 

This could include showing that you have:

  • paid for all of the trip
  • paid for a significant portion of the trip
  • made a deposit.

You will also need to provide evidence of your destination. This could include destination-specific itineraries or airline ticket receipts.
If you are applying after your trip

If you apply after your trip, you will need to provide evidence of your costs. This could include receipts, tickets, or invoices.

Is this part of an official commemoration?

Dates for the travel

Costs

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  • Power of Attorney or Enduring Power of Attorney (in relation to Property)
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Last Modified: 9 September 2025
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