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• Bill Russell: From stamps to signaller and back again

  From beginning his career with NZ Post to initiating a veteran stamp series, and from installing a radio system for the NZ Army and then joining up, Bill Russell’s life is one of crossing paths of...

• How history shapes us: commemorating the Korean War anniversary

  The following article was written by Kirsty Anderson, who was invited by Veterans' Affairs to attend and write her reflections of the commemoration....

• Survivors’ Reunion held at Motuihe Island

  More than 100 “Survivors of the Rock” reunited on Motuihe Island in February and once again, the matelots climbed the island’s notorious hill to what was the site of HMNZS TAMAKI for 22 years....

• Commemoration of 50 years since HMNZS OTAGO sails to protest French nuclear tests

  It was recently the 50th anniversary of New Zealand’s protests against nuclear testing in the Pacific. The Mururoa Nuclear Veterans Group Inc. hosted a commemoration of 50 years since the...

• 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...

• Stay safe from scams — Tips from Own Your Online website

  Own Your Online is part of the New Zealand government's work to raise understanding of cyber security issues. Find out how you can get help if you’ve been affected by an online scam or incident, why...

• Looking after plaques and headstones

  Public cemeteries are maintained to a high standard by their local authority. This maintenance includes mowing lawns and ensuring general upkeep. People often want to commemorate their loved ones by...

• 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...

• Living outside New Zealand and Australia

  Support you can get outside of NZ You can get support, services and entitlements from us even if you live outside of NZ. This includes: treatment and rehabilitation services — including those under...

• Pacific voyage a life changing experience for veteran

  When Wayne Matthews’ case manager from Veterans’ Affairs told him of a sponsored sailing trip he seized the opportunity to step out of his own comfort zone. The sponsored trip aboard...