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UK government awarding medals to British Nuclear Test Veterans

In November 2022, the Government of the United Kingdom announced it would be awarding medals to all Commonwealth Armed Forces — or next of kin — involved in the United Kingdom’s Nuclear Test...

You're invited to participate in research on the impacts of alcohol for veterans

Ekant Veer from the University of Canterbury and his colleague Ann-Marie Kennedy are conducting research on the negative impacts that alcohol has on former NZDF personnel. As a part of research...

Commemoration of 50 years since HMNZS OTAGO sails to protest French nuclear tests

It was recently the 50th anniversary of New Zealand’s protests against nuclear testing in the Pacific. The Mururoa Nuclear Veterans Group Inc. hosted a commemoration of 50 years since the...

NZDF delivers service records within 24 hours of death

When serving or ex-serving personnel pass, it is common for whānau to request a statement of their service to include as part of their funeral service. A Statement of Service (SoS) includes: details...

Change to the list of Statements of Principles, May 2023

Statements of Principles The Statements of Principles (SOPs) are a tool to determine if an injury, illness or death is service-related. On 11 May 2023, 22 replacement Statements of...

You may qualify for a Civil Defence payment

If you and your family have been affected by Cyclone Gabrielle, you may be able to get a Civil Defence Payment through Work and Income. You don't have to be on a benefit to qualify for a Civil...

Changing of the guard at the RSA

The RNZRSA has farewelled its National President BJ Clark QSM at their National Council held in Auckland in October. Former National President of the RNZRSA BJ has held the role of National President...

Commemoration: Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Sir Harawira Tiri Gardiner KNZM

Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Sir Harawira Tiri Gardiner, KNZM passed away on 17 March 2022. He was a soldier and a veteran, and he made significant contributions to public life in New Zealand. Sir Wira...

Veteran's stories collected at the Online Cenotaph — Submissions welcome

Since relaunching in 2015, the Online Cenotaph has developed a resource of over 130 Cenotaph Stories. These range from interviews with living veterans, articles acknowledging commemorative events...

You may have received a scam phone call from someone impersonating our staff

We’ve become aware that some people have received a call from someone claiming they’re from Veterans’ Affairs. The impersonator says that you may be eligible for an ex gratia payment and then asks...