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Changes to the list of Statements of Principles, June 2020
On 24 June 2020 changes were made to the list of Australian Statements of Principles that apply in New Zealand. The Statements of Principles are a tool to determine if an injury, illness or death is...
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Our people, your Veterans’ Affairs—Alma Shaw
VA News sat down to talk with Alma Shaw, a Policy Advisor here at Veterans’ Affairs. Can you describe a typical day at VA? Much of my work is demand driven. My official title is ‘Policy...
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Benevolence in the Veterans’ Support Act 2014
How the law is designed to support you Parliament created the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 (VSA) to support veterans in a fair, practical, and compassionate way when veterans seek help for injuries or...
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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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War Disablement Pension
The War Disablement Pension was granted under the War Pensions Act 1954. It can no longer be granted as it was replaced by the Disablement Pension with the introduction of the Veterans' Support Act...
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The New Zealand Liberation Museum opens in France
On 11 October 2023, in Le Quesnoy, a small town in northern France, the New Zealand Liberation Museum — Te Arawhata, was opened by the Rt Hon. Sir Jerry Mateparae and Marie-Sophie Lesne, the Mayor of...
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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...
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A Kiwi veteran: Warrant Officer Class 2 Jamie ‘Taff’ Tawhara
Warrant Officer Class 2 Jamie ‘Taff’ Tawhara (Ngāti Porou) has military service in his blood. Born in Christchurch and raised in and around Burnham and Linton Military Camps, both his parents served...
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Veterans’ Affairs offers more support for veterans and whānau
Thanks to changes to the Veterans’ Support Act 2014, Veterans’ Affairs can offer more flexible support to veterans and their whānau. The changes address a number of recommendations included in the...
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Genetic counselling for children of Jayforce, Grapple, and Mururoa veterans
In 2023, New Zealand's independent Veterans' Health Advisory Panel commissioned a literature review on the health risks associated with nuclear exposure. Families of those who could have been exposed...