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Changes to the lists of Statements of Principles and accepted late-onset conditions, April 2026
The Statements of Principles (SOPs) are a tool to determine if an injury, illness, or death is service-related. On 9 April 2026, 24 replacement and two new Statements of Principles, and changes to...
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Conclusively presumed conditions
Whether we automatically accept the condition depends on: when and where you served, and what the condition is. There are four types of service that have conditions covered by a Presumptive...
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An adventurer not retiring anytime soon: Malayan Emergency veteran Neil Ake
Neil Ake (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Maru) joined the New Zealand Army in the late 1950s because he wanted to see the world. It wasn’t the first time he had a longing for...
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Change to the list of Statements of Principles and accepted late-onset conditions, May 2024
The Statements of Principles (SOPs) are a tool to determine if an injury, illness or death is service-related. On 9 May 2024, 22 replacement Statements of Principles and 6 new Statements of...
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What to do if you receive a scam call or email
During this time, it’s important to look out for each other. New Zealand is seeing an increase in scam calls and emails during Alert Level 4 (Eliminate) so it’s important that you know what to do if...
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Our people, your Veterans’ Affairs—Alma Shaw
VA News sat down to talk with Alma Shaw, a Policy Advisor here at Veterans’ Affairs. Can you describe a typical day at VA? Much of my work is demand driven. My official title is ‘Policy...
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Art in Recovery Workshop helps service personnel and families
It’s hoped the recent New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Art in Recovery Workshop will be the first of many. Veterans’ Affairs and the RSA sponsored the free, two-day event in Christchurch, which was...
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Lives lost during pandemic more than 100 years ago honoured by NZDF
When members of the Canterbury Mounted Rifles returned to Gallipoli in 1918 to recover and bury their dead, they faced a new enemy in the form of influenza. More than 104 years on and in the shadow...
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Hearing aid schedule of fees
Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand (VA) has set this schedule of fees to be effective from 11 September 2023 . This schedule covers the assessment, trial, and fitting of hearing aids. Veterans' Affairs...
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Letter from the Prime Minister | 75th Anniversary of the Korean War
25 June 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. On 25 June 1950, the United Nations Security Council called for combat assistance following North Korea’s move across the 38th...