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Determining a claim under section 14 or section 15(4) of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014

We are obliged to make decisions on claims according to the steps outlined in sections 14 and 15 of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 . Most decisions will be made through section 14. Read the Veterans'...

Treating our clients

Treatment we'll cover If you’re treating one of our clients for an accepted condition, we may cover the cost of treatment. Pre-approval is often required. Find out how we decide to accept...

WAI2500 | An interview with Lieutenant Colonel Martin Dransfield, ONZM

The Waitangi Tribunal Wai 2500 Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry was initiated in September 2014. Kaupapa inquiries deal with nationally significant issues affecting Māori as a whole. This kauapa...

Literature review on the health impacts of exposure to ionising radiation

For veterans and their families of J-Force, Operation Grapple, and Mururoa. In April 2021 the Minister for Veterans asked the Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel to review the most up-to-date information...

Lump Sum for Permanent Impairment payment rates

About Permanent Impairment One-time payment amount Your impairment percentage determines how much you will receive. All payment rates are before tax. Payment rates are in New Zealand Dollars. Your...

This year’s Veterans’ Affairs events, clinics and forums

We wanted to get out into the community and meet with veterans and their whānau. To do this we created our outreach programme. It is a programme of support events and forums held throughout New...

Paramount Services comes on board as new cleaning service

From 31 August service provider Paramount Services has been engaged by Veteran’s Affairs to provide interior house cleaning for veterans as part of the VIP Services programme. Galvin and Suzanne...

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Tunnelling Company commemoration in April A commemoration for the 110th anniversary of the New Zealand Tunnelling Company will take place at 1pm on Wednesday 15 April 2026. "Finding Our Way Back...

Anzac Day Amendment Bill is open for public submissions

On 3 April, an amendment bill to update the Anzac Day Act 1966 passed its first reading in Parliament. The 1966 Act recognises and commemorates all those who served in six named conflicts from...

Integrated Data Infrastructure (IDI)

The need for more research on Kiwi veterans has been known for a long time. The development of The Veteran, Family and Whānau Mental Health and Wellbeing Policy Framework — Te Arataki , highlighted...