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Second World War veteran, 102, recounts service with pride ahead of his battalion’s historic recognition
It’s been nearly 80 years since the end of the Second World War and 102-year-old Doug Reid still wears his 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion tie with pride. Mr Reid may be the last surviving member of the...
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The Civilian Surgical Team at Qui Nhon Provincial State Hospital in Viet Nam
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Fantastic turnout at the Waikato forum
On a sunny late autumn day close to 300 veterans and their whānau joined Veterans’ Affairs and a number of other veteran agencies at the Claudelands Event Centre in Hamilton. Claudelands has been the...
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Changes to the list of Statements of Principles, August 2019
On 29 August 2019 changes were made to the list of Australian Statements of Principles that apply in New Zealand. The Statements of Principles are a tool to determine if an injury, illness or death...
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Matatoa maps veteran’s journey
By Sharon Lundy, Defence Public Affairs Wearing your heart on your sleeve has taken on a very literal meaning for New Zealand Defence Force Invictus Games team member Daryl Burton. Daryl recently...
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A few people can make an impact | Mine clearing in Mozambique
February marks 31 years since the New Zealand Defence Force first deployed army mine clearance experts to Mozambique. The United Nations Security Council established the United Nations Operations in...
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Children's Pension
For the Children's Pension, our definition of "parent" includes a natural parent, adoptive parent, guardian, or grandparent. Who can get this If your natural parent, adoptive parent, guardian, or...
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News and events
Latest news See all Behind the scenes: "Finding Our Way Back To Ourselves" 17 December 2025 VA Magazine Story We'll be closed from 19 December to 5 January 2026 15 December 2025...
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Corporate documents
Briefings to incoming Ministers We brief each incoming Minister about their portfolio. The briefing includes information on: the Veterans' Affairs portfolio their legislative responsibilities...
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Bill Russell: From stamps to signaller and back again
From beginning his career with NZ Post to initiating a veteran stamp series, and from installing a radio system for the NZ Army and then joining up, Bill Russell’s life is one of crossing paths of...