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NZDF's Afghanistan veterans urged to seek support

New Zealanders who have served in Afghanistan and are watching events unfolding there are urged to seek support if they feel mixed emotions about their own service. For the past 20 years, the New...

Support if you served in Viet Nam

Who can get this You may be able to get support if you have Qualifying Operational Service in Viet Nam between 29 May 1964 and 31 December 1972. Qualifying Operational Service explained What you can...

Veteran's Pin and Certificate of Appreciation

Applications are open, but the process has changed The way you will apply depends on: if you have a case manager if you have Qualifying Operational Service or a New Zealand Operational Service Medal...

Medals

Apply for your own medals If you're currently a member of the NZ Defence Force You're not required to apply for medals you have recently become qualified to wear. Your Chain of Command will...

Consultation on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

The Ministry of Health is asking for your feedback on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy will set the direction for how the health system improves mental...

Changes to the list of Statements of Principles, August 2018

On 14 August 2018 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...

You're invited to participate in research on the impacts of alcohol for veterans

Ekant Veer from the University of Canterbury and his colleague Ann-Marie Kennedy are conducting research on the negative impacts that alcohol has on former NZDF personnel. As a part of research...

Transport for Independence—Social Rehabilitation

Who can get this You may be able to get this if: you have Qualifying Service, and you have a condition related to your Qualifying Service Qualifying Service explained You may also be able to get...