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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...

Seeking applications for the C Company representative on the Ngarimu 28th (Māori) Battalion Scholarship Fund Board

On behalf of the Board Chair, Hon Kelvin Davis, Associate Minister of Education, the Ministry of Education are seeking expressions of interest from people qualified for appointment to this Board. Due...

Pacific voyage a life changing experience for veteran

When Wayne Matthews’ case manager from Veterans’ Affairs told him of a sponsored sailing trip he seized the opportunity to step out of his own comfort zone. The sponsored trip aboard...

Art in Recovery wants to see your art

The New Zealand Army is calling for registrations to their Art in Recovery initiative and will have an exhibition of art works to recognise service personnel, their families/whānau and their journeys...

Help following Christchurch terror attack

The terror attacks in Christchurch on Friday 15 March 2019 are distressing for many. Support is available. If this is an emergency Call 111 if you—or someone you know—are in immediate...

Your wish list for your retirement can come true — it just needs some planning

“The financial experts can help you take care of things and give you the time to focus on things that are important to you.” Derrick McMillan, Chief of Staff, Defence Health Directorate, HQ NZDF in...

Conclusively presumed conditions

Whether we automatically accept the condition depends on: when and where you served, and what the condition is. There are four types of service that have conditions covered by a Presumptive...

Expanded criteria for NZOSM for service in South East Asia

A recent announcement by the Minister of Defence expanded the criteria for the New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) for service in Southeast Asia, from 1 February 1959 to 31 January 1974...

Support for a New Zealand Veteran in Australia

The following is a personal experience written by Rob Hitchings After joining the New Zealand Army in 1977, I enjoyed a diverse and rewarding 34 year military career. Following my studies at...

Corporate documents

Briefings to incoming Ministers We brief each incoming Minister about their portfolio. The briefing includes information on: the Veterans' Affairs portfolio their legislative responsibilities...