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Increases to Veteran's Pension abatement thresholds

From 1 April 2020, you'll be able to earn more before your Veteran's Pension reduces. This is sometimes called the abatement threshold. To find out more, including the new threhold, visit the...

Minister announces boost for services to veterans and their families

Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has today announced additional funding to support the wellbeing of New Zealand’s veterans and their families. The funding will go towards health and wellbeing...

In 1915 Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae, a Canadian medical officer, conducted the funeral service of a friend who had died in the Second Battle of Ypres. Close by poppies blew in the breeze, a symbol...

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...

Countering foreign interference and espionage

On 27 November 2025, the Crimes (Countering Foreign Interference) Amendment Act 2025 was passed to strengthen New Zealand’s ability to respond to foreign interference and espionage. To counter...

Disruption to VIP services during the Omicron outbreak

Some of the home support services arranged by us will be affected. Some will need to be postponed. If there is any disruption to your services, the provider of that service will contact you to...

Change to the list of Statements of Principles and accepted late-onset conditions, May 2024

The Statements of Principles (SOPs) are a tool to determine if an injury, illness or death is service-related. On 9 May 2024, 22 replacement Statements of Principles and 6 new Statements of...

Veterans Support Amendment Bill No 2 passes third reading

The Veterans’ Support Amendment Bill No 2 passed its third reading in the House on 30 July 2020. The Bill amends the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 and addresses a number of recommendations included in...