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• How we make decisions

  We make decisions based on the information you: give us allow us to access. Sometimes we may need to confirm this information with others. We do this by checking service records or information…

• Lower North Island Vietnam Veterans Health and Wellbeing Expo

  This event is for Vietnam veterans and their whānau. It is an opportunity to catch up with fellow veterans and to get the latest information about support available from Veterans’ Affairs and other o…

• Your mental wellbeing

  Many of these strategies may appear straightforward, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Getting the basics right goes a long way to helping you cope. Start small. Don't try everything at …

• Your mental wellbeing

  Many of these strategies may appear straightforward, but that doesn’t mean they’re not important. Getting the basics right goes a long way to helping you cope. Start small. Don't try everything at …

• Have your say on the draft Suicide Prevention Action Plan 2025–2029

  Suicide affects far too many New Zealand families, whānau and communities. Suicide prevention efforts in New Zealand are guided by Every Life Matters – He Tapu te Oranga o ia Tangata: Suicide Prevent…

• What to expect after you have made a claim

  Step 1 We receive and acknowledge your claim We will send you a letter acknowledging that we have received your claim. We will let you know if we need any more information. …

• 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…

• When you're injured or ill

  What to do if you're injured or ill Step 1 Visit your health care provider This will most likely be your GP. They'll help you with your immediate heal…

• Joint media release — International Ministerial (5-Eyes) Conference on Veterans' Issues

  The Hon Darren Chester MP Minister for Veterans' Affairs Minister for Defence Personnel Minister Assisting the Prime Minister for the Centenary of ANZAC The Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP Minister for D…

• More entitlements and support for children of Jayforce and Mururoa veterans

  Veterans’ Affairs has moved to ensure access to more support for the children of Jayforce and Mururoa veterans. Nuclear radiation is a risk that New Zealand service people have been exposed to on th…