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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...
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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...
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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...
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Support for families of Jayforce, Grapple, and Mururoa Veterans
These support options are in addition to what's provided to the families of those with Qualifying Service. Who can get this You may be able to get support if you’re related to a veteran of: Jayforce...
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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...
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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...
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Our people
Our Minister Hon Chris Penk The Minister for Veterans is the Hon Chris Penk. Visit their profile on Beehive.govt.nz (external link) The Minister's responsibilities include: declaring operations as...
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Processing times for claims
Last updated: 4 February 2026 The average number of days it takes to process a claim at 30 June 2025 Types of claims 1 January to 30 June 2023 1 July to 31 December 2023 1 January to 30 June 2024 1...
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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,...
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Literature review on the health impacts of exposure to ionising radiation
For veterans and their families of J-Force, Operation Grapple, and Mururoa. In April 2021 the Minister for Veterans asked the Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel to review the most up-to-date information...