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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…
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Minister announces boost for services to veterans and their families
Minister for Veterans Ron Mark has today announced additional funding to support the wellbeing of New Zealand’s veterans and their families. The funding will go towards health and wellbeing assessmen…
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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…
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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…
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Qualifying Service
Introduction to Qualifying Service There are two types of Qualifying Service: Qualifying Routine Service Qualifying Operational Service. You don't need both types of Qualifying Serv…
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Looking after plaques and headstones
Public cemeteries are maintained to a high standard by their local authority. This maintenance includes mowing lawns and ensuring general upkeep. People often want to commemorate their loved ones by …
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How we use whole-person impairment
Ratings used to determine compensation We use 'whole-person impairment' to determine: how much impairment compensation someone can get whether family members are able to get certain co…
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Debt with us
The most important thing is not to ignore your debt. If you’re having trouble paying it back talk to us about your situation. Causes of debt You may be in deb…
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Surviving Spouse or Partner Pension
Who can get this You may be able to get a Surviving Spouse or Partner Pension if your spouse or partner has passed away. One of the the…
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How to make a claim
If you have an injury or health condition that you think relates to your qualifying service, we may be able to help. Qualifying service explained Conditions we cover How we determi…