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The September VA case management clinic is cancelled
Due to the different Covid-19 Alert Levels across the country, the upcoming Auckland case management clinic on 28 September has been cancelled. Our case managers will make direct contact with those...
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Viet Nam veteran ex gratia update for March — Information for spouses
Ex gratia payments to surviving spouses where the veteran partner died on or prior to 1 November 2018 and had a diagnosis of MGUS or hypertension On 30 November 2021, it was announced that two new...
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Review of deployments
Veterans' Affairs is looking at ways to make sure that all service personnel who have been at significant risk of harm when deployed, are eligible for its support. Legislation requires the...
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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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Introducing Sharon Cavanagh, your new Manager Veterans’ Services
VA News sat down with Sharon Cavanagh, our new Manager Veterans’ Services, at the end of her first month at Veterans’ Affairs. VA News : Kia ora Sharon, welcome to Veterans’ Affairs. How’s your first...
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The story of the caskets for the Unknown Warrior
In November 2004, the remains of New Zealand’s Unknown Warrior were returned to the care of New Zealand from Caterpillar Valley near Longueval in France—the site of the Battle of the Somme. The...
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Return to Bosnia
BRIG (rtd) Howie Duffy served as a United Nations Military Observer between August 1992–August 1993, in the former Republic of Yugoslavia. This mission was UNPROFOR. A small deployment of 4 officers...
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The New Zealand Remembrance Army | An address from Simon Strombom
Established in June 2018 by former NZ Army Major Simon Strombom, the New Zealand Remembrance Army (NZRA) is now a nationwide volunteer network committed to remembering the people who served and to...
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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...
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Recognising the value of veterans
Major General John Howard (Rtd) is resolute about New Zealanders fully recognising the skills and qualities of military personnel, particularly once they leave service and transition to civilian...