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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 cou…

• 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 Advis…

• From the Head of Veterans' Affairs—Summer 2018

  Tēnā koutou katoa Christmas is always a time when we celebrate the present, show kindness to others and reflect on the year that has been. It’s been a busy year with many activities occurring both wi…

• Introducing Sharon Cavanagh, your new Manager Veterans’ Services

  VA News sat down with Sharon Cavanagh, our new Manager Veterans’ Services, at the end of her first month at Veterans’ Affairs. VA News : Kia ora Sharon, welcome to Veterans’ Affairs. How’s your fir…

• You're invited to a re-dedication of the 34 veteran graves at Lake Alice Hospital

  A ceremony will be held next month to bless a number of previously unmarked graves of First and Second World War veterans who died while in the care of the old Lake Alice Psychiatric Hospital in the R…

• Online event for New Zealand veterans in Australia 2023

  This online event will inform you of the support available — specifically for New Zealand veterans living in Australia. We will also answer questions from attendees. At the event you will hear from: …

• Genetic counselling for children of Jayforce, Grapple, and Mururoa veterans

  In 2023, New Zealand's independent Veterans' Health Advisory Panel commissioned a literature review on the health risks associated with nuclear exposure. Families of those who could have been expose…

• The legacy of Tā (Bom) Gillies

  Tā Robert Nairn Gillies, affectionately known as Bom Gillies, was the last surviving member of the 28th (Maori) Battalion. He passed away surrounded by whānau on 7 November. Tā Bom Gillies was bor…

• Children's Bursary

  Who can get this You may be able to get this if your parent has either: Qualifying Service before 1 April 1974, or Qualifying Opera…

• War Disablement Pension

  The War Disablement Pension was granted under the War Pensions Act 1954. It can no longer be granted as it was replaced by the Disablement Pension with the introduction of the Veterans' Support Act 20…