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Payment date for Vietnam veteran ex gratia payments — 22 February
On 30 November 2021, it was announced that two new conditions have been added to the list of Prescribed Conditions eligible for an ex gratia payment under the 2006 Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)....
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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 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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Calling veterans looking to learn new skills
We have closed applications for the courses The March and April Taratahi courses are now full. Thank you for your interest. We are looking for expressions of interest from New Zealand veterans who...
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How military service affects the health of veterans
The following was written by Dr Mike O'Reilly to provide clinical information and context that can help GPs treat veterans effectively. What is a veteran Since 1914, New Zealand has deployed...
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'Back to Timor' (2025 Documentary)
It has been 25 years since the NZDF and NZ Police began serving in East Timor. This year, a group of Kiwi East Timor veterans returned to Timor-Leste to film a documentary about their journey and to...
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Father and son retrace military history at 75th anniversary Korean War commemorations
For SQNLDR Carl Smith and his 15- year-old son, Hugo Smith, attending the 75th Anniversary of the Korean War in Seoul in April 2026 was a homecoming across generations. Carl and Hugo are direct...
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A few people can make an impact | Mine clearing in Mozambique
February marks 31 years since the New Zealand Defence Force first deployed army mine clearance experts to Mozambique. The United Nations Security Council established the United Nations Operations in...
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Recognising the value of veterans
Major General John Howard (Rtd) is resolute about New Zealanders fully recognising the skills and qualities of military personnel, particularly once they leave service and transition to civilian...
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Deployment review
The deployment review is closed The review of deployments has ended and we are no longer accepting submissions. Thanks to everyone who made a submission. Correction made on 13 February...