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I recovered from PTSD — Brian Kennerley
The following article was written by veteran of Cambodia, Brian Kennerley My name is Brian Kennerley. I am a 56-year-old veteran currently being supported by Veterans’ Affairs for Post-traumatic...
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The new Defence Health Hub website provides health support for veterans
Pūtahi Hauora (Health Hub) is a one-stop shop to help you thrive and perform at your best. Their resources help you to maintain good health, recognise problems, and get on top of health concerns...
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Matatoa maps veteran’s journey
By Sharon Lundy, Defence Public Affairs Wearing your heart on your sleeve has taken on a very literal meaning for New Zealand Defence Force Invictus Games team member Daryl Burton. Daryl recently...
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In her own words: Warrant Officer Class 2 Kirsty Meynell
“As a female service person the struggle is real. I am a veteran, I am female, I’ve seen the horror, yet I am still reprimanded by people for wearing my father’s medals on the wrong side of my chest....
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From the Head of Veterans' Affairs—Summer 2018
Tēnā koutou katoa Christmas is always a time when we celebrate the present, show kindness to others and reflect on the year that has been. It’s been a busy year with many activities occurring both...
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Giving back to his Army — Sergeant Derek Kupe
Giving back to his Army — Sergeant Derek Kupe Sergeant Derek Kupe (Te Ati Awa, Ngāruahine O Te Rangi) first joined the New Zealand Army in 1984 aged 17. He left the Army in 1995, returned in 1997,...
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Personal Profile: Danny Nelson — Support Services Manager — RNZRSA
This article was originally published as a segment in VA News. Read the full edition of VA News Summer 2021 (external link) It wasn’t an auspicious start to my military career. It began when I...
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Twenty years in Afghanistan
NZDF’s deployment in Afghanistan was one of New Zealand’s longest-lasting. Over 3,500 New Zealanders took part in military operations and training of local army personnel and local police, but also...
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Supporting veterans | Jared Booth
"All up, Veterans' Affairs supported me for about two years and have done a lot for me, for which I'm really grateful. I still receive a disability allowance as well for the injury." Jared Booth came...
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Second World War veteran, 102, recounts service with pride ahead of his battalion’s historic recognition
It’s been nearly 80 years since the end of the Second World War and 102-year-old Doug Reid still wears his 27 (Machine Gun) Battalion tie with pride. Mr Reid may be the last surviving member of the...