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Official Information Act requests
Sources of information Before making a request we encourage you to check out our other sources of information. You may find the informati…
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80th Anniversary of the end of the Second World War
It began with Hitler's invasion of Poland in September 1939, and is generally considered to have ended on 15 August 1945 with the surrender of Japan. 2 September is also celebrated in the United State…
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Veterans' Affairs Magazine
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SSAANZ: Peace in the outdoors
David Benfell found peace in the outdoors. Maybe it was from the wide-open space, the fresh air, the sounds of a river or a stream, the texture of the tussock or the splash of a wave — maybe it is all…
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The Commemorative Fund
The Commemorative Fund helps to ensure the enduring contribution of New Zealand veterans is honoured. The Fund provides financial contributions to enable veterans to return to their place of Qualifyi…
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20th anniversary commemorations of Timor-Leste Referendum (Popular Consultation) and INTERFET
In August and September 2019 the Government of Timor-Leste is hosting events to mark the 20th anniversary of the Timor-Leste Referendum and the 20th anniversary of INTERFET. Events Timor-Leste Refer…
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Changes to the list of Statements of Principles, May 2019
In May 2019 changes were made to the list of Australian Statements of Principles that apply in New Zealand. The Statements of Principles are a tool to determine if an injury, illness or death is servi…
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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 organi…
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What the NZDF Force Financial Hub has for you
October’s successful Veterans’ Affairs forum in Christchurch was a great opportunity to engage with veterans about the range of benefits available to them and their families through the Force Financia…
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Commemoration: Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Sir Harawira Tiri Gardiner KNZM
Lieutenant Colonel (Retd) Sir Harawira Tiri Gardiner, KNZM passed away on 17 March 2022. He was a soldier and a veteran, and he made significant contributions to public life in New Zealand. Sir Wira…