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Clear communication pays off for Veterans’ Affairs

Veterans’ Affairs has been recognised for its focus on better communication by being named as a finalist in the Plain English Trust annual awards. The awards highlight excellence in the use of...

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...

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...

Veterans’ Affairs signs Memorandum of Understanding with the RNZRSA

For many years, Veterans’ Affairs and the RNZRSA have worked closely together, united by a shared aim of ensuring that New Zealand’s veterans are recognised, honoured, and supported. Our roles are...

Commemorative Fund supports Vietnam Veterans’ Day

The idea of commemorating the Battle of Long Tan in South Vietnam began over a few beers. Shortly after those beers Chris Gunn (a veteran of Whiskey 1 Company) and a small committee began to organise...

Update on support options for NZDF’s Afghanistan veterans

If you served in Afghanistan and are watching events unfolding there is support available if you are feeling mixed emotions about your service. We are proud of your service and the service that all...

Update on the review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act

Professor Paterson presented his report on the Review of the operation of the Veterans’ Support Act to the Chief of Defence Force at the end of March. Professor Paterson was originally to report to...

Veterans' Support Act 2014 and Statement of Principles

Background Before the Veterans' Support Act 2014, we used the War Pensions Act 1954 The War Pensions Act 1954 outlined the services to be provided to veterans, and the payment of pensions for injury...

Weekly Compensation for Families

Who can get this You'll qualify for Family Weekly Compensation if all of these apply: a family member has passed away, and they had Qualifying Operational Service after 31 March 1974 and outside...

Veteran's Pension and other payment rates increase on 1 April

Our payment rates increase slightly every year, in line with inflation and other factors. Some rate changes happen on 1 April, and the rest change on 1 July. On 1 April 2025 , the...