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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...
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The Veterans' Advisory Board wants your feedback
Are we doing enough for those who serve in our military? New Zealanders across the country honoured our military service personnel by standing in their driveways in a show of respect and support this...
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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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Reflections from Gallipoli — Hon. Meka Whaitiri
"I was honoured to represent New Zealand at the Anzac Day commemorative events in Gallipoli. They had been cancelled for the past two years because of COVID-19, so it was very special to pick up the...
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We'll be closed over Christmas
We will be closed from Wednesday 23 December 2020 to Tuesday 5 January 2021. Payments Payments due to be paid on Tuesday 5 January 2021 will now be paid on Thursday 31 December 2020. Payment...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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Veteran's stories collected at the Online Cenotaph — Submissions welcome
Since relaunching in 2015, the Online Cenotaph has developed a resource of over 130 Cenotaph Stories. These range from interviews with living veterans, articles acknowledging commemorative events...
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Video transcript of the Minister for Veterans talking about Mission: Feedback.
Tēnā koutou katoa. Today the Veterans' Advisory Board will be launching a survey to find out if New Zealanders think we should do more for the military personnel who serve our...