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• NZDF research reveals thousands of Second World War campaign medals were never claimed by veterans

  For the first time since the 1950s, in-depth research has been carried out into how many Second World War campaign medals awarded to ex-serving New Zealand veterans were never claimed, and what may...

• Joint media release — International Ministerial (5-Eyes) Conference on Veterans' Issues

  The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC The Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP Minister for...

• The Anzac Day Amendment Act 2026 passed into law

  Anzac Day 2026 will be the first time our national commemoration formally recognises all those who have served New Zealand in times of war. This follows the passing of the Anzac Day Amendment Act...

• Living in Australia

  Check if you are eligible for support The easiest way to check if you or your family and whānau are eligible is to use our "Check your eligibility" tool. It only takes a few minutes.  Check your...

• Planning Ahead: Funeral Support for Veterans and Their Families

  Planning for the end of life isn’t something most people are keen to think about. But for many veterans and their families, having a plan in place can make a hard time a little easier. Knowing that...

• Air Force veteran and New Zealand’s oldest person passes away

  It is with sadness that we learnt of the passing of Ron Hermanns earlier this week — a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) veteran of the Second World War and New Zealand's oldest person. Mr Hermanns...

• Looking after plaques and headstones

  Public cemeteries are maintained to a high standard by their local authority. This maintenance includes mowing lawns and ensuring general upkeep. People often want to commemorate their loved ones by...

• 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...

• The legacy of Tā (Bom) Gillies

  Tā Robert Nairn Gillies, affectionately known as Bom Gillies, was the last surviving member of the 28th (Maori) Battalion. He passed away surrounded by whānau on 7 November. Tā Bom Gillies was born...

• Changes to the list of Statements of Principles and names of conditions, August 2021

  On 5 August 2021 changes were made to: the list of Australian Statements of Principles that apply in New Zealand the list of accepted late-onset conditions. Statements of Principles The Statements of...