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Update on the review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act
Professor Paterson presented his report on the Review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act to the Chief of Defence Force at the end of March. Professor Paterson was originally to report to...
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NZ Post releases veteran stamps
On Thursday 11 April, we launched the veteran stamp series along with NZ Post. The veterans portrayed in the stamps are Rebecca Brierton and Vance Leach (both formerly of the Royal New Zealand Navy),...
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The legacy of Tā (Bom) Gillies
Tā Robert Nairn Gillies, affectionately known as Bom Gillies, was the last surviving member of the 28th (Maori) Battalion. He passed away surrounded by whānau on 7 November. Tā Bom Gillies was born...
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Air Force veteran and New Zealand’s oldest person passes away
It is with sadness that we learnt of the passing of Ron Hermanns earlier this week — a Royal New Zealand Air Force (RNZAF) veteran of the Second World War and New Zealand's oldest person. Mr Hermanns...
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Veterans’ Affairs signs Memorandum of Understanding with the RNZRSA
For many years, Veterans’ Affairs and the RNZRSA have worked closely together, united by a shared aim of ensuring that New Zealand’s veterans are recognised, honoured, and supported. Our roles are...
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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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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...
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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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Be a part of the Super Saturday Vaxathon
We're proud to be supporting this weekend's Super Saturday event to vaccinate as many people as possible against Covid-19. We're encouraging you and all our veterans, and their whānau and friends who...
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Have your say on the draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029
Suicide affects far too many New Zealand families, whānau and communities. Suicide prevention efforts in New Zealand are guided by Every Life Matters – He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide...