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Twenty years in Sudan

Since 2005, the New Zealand Defence Force has been supporting the United Nations peacekeeping missions in Sudan, both before and after the country's independence. Prior to South Sudan's independence,...

Changes to the list of Statements of Principles, January 2020

On 2 January 2020 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...

We'll be closed on Monday 20 January

Veterans' Affairs will be closed for Wellington Anniversary on 20 January 2020. Urgent help There are a number of organisations that can provide help if you need it on Waitangi Day. Visit our 'Need...

Commemorative Project Contribution Form

1 2 3 4 You must enable JavaScript to submit this form Is the project based in New Zealand? Yes No Participation in a New Zealand Invictus Games team is considered to be based in New Zealand. Do not...

We'll be closed for Wellington Anniversary on Monday 24 January

We'll be closed for the Wellington public holiday on Monday 24 January 2022. We will reopen on Tuesday 25 January. Our phone line will be unattended for the day. You can still email us or leave...

Lump Sum for Permanent Impairment payment rates

About Permanent Impairment One-time payment amount Your impairment percentage determines how much you will receive. All payment rates are before tax. Payment rates are in New Zealand Dollars. Your...

Responsibilities for veterans on Weekly Compensation

What we'll do to support you Weekly Compensation is designed to support veterans financially after they are assessed as unfit for full-time work as a result of an accepted service-related condition....

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...

Podium finishes from NZ at the 2023 Invictus Games

The 2023 Invictus Games, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, ended on 16 September after eight days of competition. Over 550 competitors from more than 20 nations attended the games. It is the only...

Veterans' Advisory Board — Looking at overseas Defence Covenants

The Veterans' Advisory Board is an independent statutory board that provides advice directly to the Minister for Veterans The Veterans' Advisory Board (VAB) is currently reviewing Defence Covenants...