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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'...

80 years since the brutal Battle of Cassino

May 2024 marks the 80th Anniversary of the Battle of Cassino, which was one of the most brutal and costly battles involving New Zealand forces in the Second World War. Situated at the head of the...

From the Head of Veterans' Affairs—Winter 2018

Tēnā koutou katoa It has certainly been an eventful start to 2018. In my last message, I mentioned that we would be conducting our annual client survey. This was rolled out by an...

From Head of Veterans' Affairs—Annual Medical Assessment for Viet Nam veterans

In recognition of the fact that Viet Nam veterans were exposed to a toxic environment during their service in Viet Nam, the Government made the decision to introduce a free yearly medical assessment...

Non-military personnel

You may have Qualifying Service if you were deployed on a qualifying operation while you were: a member of the Civil Staff of the NZ Defence Force, or seconded to the NZ Defence Force....

Payment delay for clients with Australian bank accounts

Updated 2.15pm, Tuesday 25 June 2019 We are aware of an issue with our payment system. The issue has caused clients, who receive payments from us into an Australian bank account, to not be paid...

Read the answers to some questions from the Online Event for NZ Veterans in Australia

The presenters of the event were invited to answer questions from our veteran community. These questions focus on New Zealand veterans who are living in Australia. We have transcribed the questions...

Rehabilitation strategy launched

Minister for Veterans Hon Ron Mark hosted a function at Parliament on 23 May to launch New Zealand’s first strategy that sets out how rehabilitation services will be offered to veterans. Veterans’...

Consultation on the Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy

The Ministry of Health is asking for your feedback on the draft Mental Health and Wellbeing Strategy (the Strategy). The Strategy will set the direction for how the health system improves mental...

VAB Report — Better recognition of service people (serving and former) and their whānau

The Minister for Veterans asked the Veterans’ Advisory Board (VAB) to provide her with advice on how New Zealand may better recognise military veterans who have served New Zealand through:...