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Veterans’ Affairs signs Memorandum of Understanding with the RNZRSA
For many years, Veterans’ Affairs and the RNZRSA have worked closely together, united by a shared aim of ensuring that New Zealand’s veterans are recognised, honoured, and supported. Our roles are…
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25 years since NZDF deployed to the Solomon Islands
In 1998, inter-tribal and inter-community violence in Solomon Islands had escalated and led to at least 40,000 people being displaced, and over 100 deaths. The signing …
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Survivors’ Reunion held at Motuihe Island
More than 100 “Survivors of the Rock” reunited on Motuihe Island in February and once again, the matelots climbed the island’s notorious hill to what was the site of HMNZS TAMAKI for 22 years. Motu…
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Twenty years in Afghanistan
NZDF’s deployment in Afghanistan was one of New Zealand’s longest-lasting. Over 3,500 New Zealanders took part in military operations and training of local army personnel and local police, but also…
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Giving back to his Army — Sergeant Derek Kupe
Giving back to his Army — Sergeant Derek Kupe Sergeant Derek Kupe (Te Ati Awa, Ngāruahine O Te Rangi) first joined the New Zealand Army in 1984 aged 17. He left the Army in 1995, returned in 1997, an…
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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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Pacific voyage a life changing experience for veteran
When Wayne Matthews’ case manager from Veterans’ Affairs told him of a sponsored sailing trip he seized the opportunity to step out of his own comfort zone. The sponsored trip aboard t…
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Review or appeal a decision
Review of decision When you can ask for a review You can ask for a review if: we’ve made a decision that you don't agree with, or you're unhappy with the level of service you are or a…
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Niall Shepherd | RSA District Support Manager
Niall Shepherd is one of nine RSA District Support Managers throughout the country. Niall is responsible for the Otago and Southland districts. Based at Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital in Dune…
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Gerard Wood | From military nurse to veteran advocate
Veterans who have been to our forums and expos will probably have met Gerard Wood (Ret Lt Col) in the Veterans' Affairs team — a larger-than-life character brimming with good humour, lots of knowledge…