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Dave Samuels: What veterans could bring to the public service

Te Puni Kōkiri and Ngā Ara Whakatupuranga | New Frontiers It’s very difficult to find fault with Dave Samuels’ logic. “You only need to read the news to see that the Public Service is struggling to...

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...

34 memorial plaques unveiled at Mount View Cemetery

Barry Rankin, a Marton resident and life member of the RSA, made it his mission to discover the final resting places of New Zealand servicemen who died while at Lake Alice psychiatric hospital. Barry...

The printed edition of our magazine is ending

Unfortunately, ongoing increases in postal charges are making the mailing of this magazine very expensive. While printing charges have remained largely unchanged, postal rates have increased...

20th anniversary commemorations of Timor-Leste Referendum (Popular Consultation) and INTERFET

In August and September 2019 the Government of Timor-Leste is hosting events to mark the 20th anniversary of the Timor-Leste Referendum and the 20th anniversary of INTERFET. Events Timor-Leste...

Paramount Services comes on board as new cleaning service

From 31 August service provider Paramount Services (external link) has been engaged by Veteran’s Affairs to provide interior house cleaning for veterans as part of the VIP Services programme. Galvin...

From the Head of Veterans' Affairs—Summer 2018

Tēnā koutou katoa All of us at Veterans’ Affairs were devastated by the unprecedented Christchurch terror attack that occurred on Friday 15 March. We have all felt raw emotions of grief and love for...

A year in review: SSAANZ 2022

This year was the biggest year for the Soldiers Sailors and Airmens Association of New Zealand in terms of the events that they put on and how many veterans participated. By the end of 2022, they...

Sir Bom Gillies: The last surviving member of the 28 Maori Battalion

Sir Robert Nairn Gillies KNZM, affectionately known as Bom Gillies, served with B Company, 28th (Maori) Battalion, during the Second World War. He is the last surviving member of the 28 Maori...

When you're injured or ill

What to do if you're injured or ill Step 1 Visit your health care provider This will most likely be your GP. They'll help you with your immediate health and wellbeing needs. Discuss with your...