Search results
Displaying 291-300 of 514 results for "obituary valerie may scully"
-
20 minutes on the runway at Kabul Airport: NZDF Photographer Maria Eves
Just 20 minutes on the runway at Kabul airport, but in those moments Maria Eves brought all of her 12 years of experience as a photographer in the NZDF to bear. Maria Eves joined the Royal New...
-
Reflections from Gallipoli — Hon. Meka Whaitiri
"I was honoured to represent New Zealand at the Anzac Day commemorative events in Gallipoli. They had been cancelled for the past two years because of COVID-19, so it was very special to pick up the...
-
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),...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...
-
Army serves as foundation for future careers
Lt. Colonel Leith Comer (Rtd.) is passionate about highlighting the success of military personnel who have transitioned into careers in the public and private sectors. “I have been pleased to...
-
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...
-
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...
-
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...