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From the Minister for Veterans—Winter 2018

Hon Ron Mark, Minister for Veterans You will have noticed a lot happening in the veteran sector since the previous issue of VA News. Like you, I was very keen to see Professor Ron Paterson’s report...

Debt with us

The most important thing is not to ignore your debt. If you’re having trouble paying it back talk to us about your situation. Causes of debt You may be in debt with us because: we paid you too much...

Child Care—Social Rehabilitation

Who can get this You may be able to get this if: you have Qualifying Service, your condition is related to your Qualifying Service, and your child needs care while you undergo treatment,...

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...

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...

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...

The Veterans' Advisory Board wants your feedback

Are we doing enough for those who serve in our military? New Zealanders across the country honoured our military service personnel by standing in their driveways in a show of respect and support this...

Review or appeal a decision

Review of decision When you can ask for a review You can ask for a review if: we’ve made a decision that you don't agree with, or you're unhappy with the level of service you are or are not getting....