31 July, 2008
In return for putting themselves in harm's way during service on behalf of the nation – the community has a responsibility to look after veterans and their families if they are killed or injured.
Read full release >>23 July, 2008
The servicemen and women who have been put in harm’s way to protect and defend our country, and meet our international obligations, deserve both our respect, and our gratitude.
Read full speech >>7 July, 2008
The transfer of the responsibility for their care is a significant event and this government is committed to ensuring the services we deliver to veterans are of the highest standard.
Read full release >>30 May, 2008
Tribute08 is an important opportunity for New Zealanders to show their appreciation for those who served in Viet Nam and remember those who gave their lives.
Read full release >>30 May, 2008
Tribute08 is an event for veterans and organised by veterans – it's your weekend and I wish you all the best.
Read full speech >>25 May, 2008
Those who served in Viet Nam, like other New Zealand soldiers before and after them, undertook their duties bravely, loyally and professionally.
Read full release >>21 May, 2008
5046 Viet Nam veterans and their family members have now registered with Veterans' Affairs New Zealand.
Read full release >>2 May, 2008
The community needs to see that the care of veterans is an issue that is taken seriously and that the government will take responsibility for veterans care if they have any health and wellbeing issues resulting from their service.
Read full speech >>21 April, 2008
Viet Nam veterans were exposed to and continue to be affected by a toxic environment. One-off medical checks will help identify the effect of service on individuals
Read full release >>16 April, 2008
Since the first NZ Poppy Day in 1922 the RSA poppy has truly become a national icon.
Read full release >>16 April, 2008
The changes will mean that Veterans will be able to deal directly with one organisation for all enquires about entitlements and services.
Read full release >>29 February, 2008
This visit and the agreement reached by veterans represents a new and exciting chapter in the relationship between our two countries.
Read full release >>26 February, 2008
Viet Nam aims to achieve middle income country status in 2010 and become a modern industrialised country by 2020. The country faces a major challenge in achieving rapid and sustainable development while protecting the natural environment.
Read full release >>25 February, 2008
The Friendship Village provides health and educational opportunities to Vietnamese veterans and their children and the grant will go towards improving the Village water supply and electrical facilities.
Read full release >>19 February, 2008
This is the first formal visit to Viet Nam by a group of New Zealand veterans, and the invitation was extended by the Vietnamese Government sponsored, Veterans' Association of Viet Nam (VAV).
Read full release >>20 December, 2007
Veterans' Affairs Minister welcomes progress registering Viet Nam Veterans and their families under the agreement reached in 2006 between the Government, the Ex-Vietnam Services Association and the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services’ Association
Read full release >>6 December, 2007
Message from the Minister of Veteran’s Affairs, Rick Barker
Read full release >>24 October, 2007
In September, we remembered the Battle of the Somme and the Battle of Britain. In October, we marked the beginning of the South African War, the Battle of El Alamein, the Battle of Passchendaele, and paid tribute to the nurses of both World Wars.
Read full newsletter >>18 October, 2007
Veterans' Affairs Minister, Ricker Barker today met with and welcomed the new Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association (RNZRSA) President, Air Vice Marshal (Rtd), Robin Klitscher CBE, DFC, AFC.
Read full release >>12 October, 2007
The Battle of Passchendaele was New Zealand’s worst military disaster in terms of lives lost in a single day.
Read full release >>2 October, 2007
Address to the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association’s Annual Executive Council Meeting. The Michael Fowler Centre, Wellington.
Read full speech >>30 August, 2007
Presumptive lists will short cut the process of applying for a War Disablement Pensions
Read full release >>29 August, 2007
Message from the Minister of Veteran’s Affairs, Rick Barker
Read full newsletter >>24 August, 2007
Rick Barker officially opens the "War In Paradise" Exhibition at Wellington's Museum of City and Sea
Read full speech >>24 August, 2007
Rick Barker has written to local councils encouraging them use the names from local war memorials when naming streets
Read full release >>21 August, 2007
Tribute 08, a Queen's Birthday weekend event, will commemorate Viet Nam veterans and their families next year.
Read full release >>16 August, 2007
The Viet Nam Veterans and Their Families Trust was inaugurated today at Parliament
Read full release >>9 August, 2007
A monthly update from the Minsiter of Veterans' Affairs
Read full newsletter >>19 July, 2007
Scanned casualty forms of those killed at Passchendaele are to be sent to Museum Passchendaele
Read full release >>5 July, 2007
Rick Barker encourages Vietnam veterans and their families to register with VANZ
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