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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...
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SSAANZ: Peace in the outdoors
David Benfell found peace in the outdoors. Maybe it was from the wide-open space, the fresh air, the sounds of a river or a stream, the texture of the tussock or the splash of a wave — maybe it is...
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Christchurch event connects veterans and whānau
After a break of 16 months, our first face-to-face forum for veterans and whānau was held at the Air Force Museum in Christchurch in late October. More than 300 veterans and whānau came to the event...
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Podium finishes from NZ at the 2023 Invictus Games
The 2023 Invictus Games, held in Düsseldorf, Germany, ended on 16 September after eight days of competition. Over 550 competitors from more than 20 nations attended the games. It is the only...
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An adventurer not retiring anytime soon: Malayan Emergency veteran Neil Ake
Neil Ake (Ngāti Tūwharetoa, Ngāti Ranginui, Ngāi Te Rangi, Ngāti Maru) joined the New Zealand Army in the late 1950s because he wanted to see the world. It wasn’t the first time he had a longing for...
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Korea: then and now
27 July 2018 will mark the 65th Anniversary of the signing of the Armistice between North and South Korea. The Armistice signalled a truce between both countries just over...
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Expressions of interest for Timor Leste commemoration
We are seeking Expressions of Interest (EOIs) from New Zealand veterans who served in East Timor (now Timor Leste) as part of INTERFET, or with the United Nations, who may wish to attend a national...
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The latest Veteran's Pension rate 2025
Veteran's Pension is a payment every two weeks, similar to NZ Superannuation but with some additional benefits. Veteran's Pension is administered and paid by the Ministry of Social Development — not...
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Update: The next ex gratia payment date for recently contacted eligible veterans is 17 May
On 30 November 2021, it was announced that two new conditions have been added to the list of Prescribed Conditions eligible for an ex gratia payment under the 2006 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)....
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Veterans invited to join the NZDF Movember Challenge
The NZDF Movember Challenge is open to everyone connected to Defence, including serving members, reservists, civilians, veterans, and whānau. It’s about more than growing a moustache. It’s about...