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• Applications open for 2018 research funding

  The Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel (the Panel) is seeking applications from New Zealand-based researchers (individuals or teams) interested in undertaking research projects or a programme relating...

• Kāhui St David's: A Place of Gathering for Music and Remembrance

  "At Kāhui St David’s, everyone is welcome. Whatever religion, non-religion, cultural background, ethnicity and however you identify, please feel at home here” — Paul Baragwanath, Director of Kāhui St...

• 80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War

  It began with Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939, and is generally considered to have ended on 15 August 1945 with the surrender of Japan. 2 September is also celebrated in the United...

• Te Arataki: Social Wellbeing Agency analysis of our veteran population

  The Social Wellbeing Agency carried out an analysis of the veteran population using data from the Statistics New Zealand Integrated Data Infrastructure. Their work has come about from their...

• Reflections from Gallipoli — Hon. Meka Whaitiri

  "I was honoured to represent New Zealand at the Anzac Day commemorative events in Gallipoli. They had been cancelled for the past two years because of COVID-19, so it was very special to pick up the...

• Sir Robert Nairn Gillies KNZM

  Sir Robert Nairn Gillies KNZM, the last remaining member of the 28 (Maori) Battalion, passed away in Rotorua on 7 November, aged 99. Sir Robert (Ngāti Whakaue, Ngāti Kahungunu), who was known as Tā...

• Chat with Pat—Summer 2018

  Pat Povey is a familiar face—or voice—to many veterans and their whānau. VA News sat down with Pat in our new regular series 'Chat with Pat'. VA News : It’s nearly the end of the year Pat. What are...

• Minister announces boost for services to veterans and their families

  Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has today announced additional funding to support the wellbeing of New Zealand’s veterans and their families. The funding will go towards health and wellbeing...

• Reaching Out

  The following is a personal experience written by Gregg Nathan.  Name: Gregg Nathan  Service: New Zealand Army — Infantry and Engineers (20+ years)  One year ago, I was in so much pain...

• 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...