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Letter from the Prime Minister | 75th Anniversary of the Korean War

25 June 2025 marked the 75th anniversary of the start of the Korean War. On 25 June 1950, the United Nations Security Council called for combat assistance following North Korea’s move across the 38th...

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...

Change to the list of Statements of Principles and accepted late-onset conditions, August 2023

The Statements of Principles (SOPs) are a tool to determine if an injury, illness or death is service-related. On 24 August 2023, 46 replacement Statements of Principles, six new Statements of...

From the Minister for Veterans—Winter 2018

Hon Ron Mark, Minister for Veterans You will have noticed a lot happening in the veteran sector since the previous issue of VA News. Like you, I was very keen to see Professor Ron Paterson’s report...

From the Head of Veterans' Affairs—Summer 2018

Tēnā koutou katoa Christmas is always a time when we celebrate the present, show kindness to others and reflect on the year that has been. It’s been a busy year with many activities occurring both...

Calling all Second World War veterans

Did you, or someone you know, serve in the Second World War? We are accepting expressions of interest from New Zealand Second World War veterans to attend the National Commemoration Marking the 75th...

Obituary – Nancy ‘Pat’ Moore (neé Clothier) – a true pioneer

We sadly acknowledge the passing of Nancy ‘Pat’ Moore in May 2026, at the age of 106. Nancy was one of the first women to serve in the Women’s Royal New Zealand Naval Service (WRNZNS) and a...

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...

A digital space to share memories, celebrate lives and acknowledge loss

Tāmaki Paenga Hira Auckland War Memorial Museum’s Online Cenotaph turns 25 The Online Cenotaph is a resource of more than 255,000 records spanning 40 conflicts. The public can contribute their own...

2019 international peace camp for grandchildren of Korean War veterans

Applications are being called for from grandchildren of New Zealand Korean War veterans to attend the 2019 Youth Peace Camp. The camp will be held in Seoul, Republic of Korea, from 30 June to 6 July...