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Long-standing grievances of New Zealand war veterans have been addressed today, with the introduction of the War Pensions Amendment Bill (No 2) 2001 to Parliament.

An investigation has established the extent of New Zealand involvement in nuclear testing programmes during the 1950's, the Minister of Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton announced today.

The Minister of Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton says some navy and airforce veterans can apply immediately for the medals they deserve, but were never awarded.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Minister of Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton today announced that a New Zealand Operational Service Medal (NZOSM) will be instituted to provide distinctive New Zealand medallic recognition for operational service.

The government has announced that Rannerdale Veterans' Home in Christchurch will receive a one-off grant of $250,000 (GST exclusive) to assist in upgrading facilities for its 65 residents.

The Minister of Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton this afternoon updated Parliament on the information that has been collated to date regarding New Zealand involvement in the British Atomic Test programme in Australia in the 1950s.

The first ex gratia payments have been made to New Zealanders who were held prisoners by the Japanese during World War Two, the Minister of Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton announced today.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Mark Burton today announced measures to improve services and support for New Zealand war veterans.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Mark Burton announced today that the government will give special assistance to veterans’ children suffering from spina bifida or cleft lip/palate.

The Government announced today that it will make an ex gratia payment of $30,000 per person to ex-prisoners of war and civilian internees of Japan, or their surviving spouse.

The government is to pass legislation this year to transfer the Veterans' Pension legislation currently under the Social Welfare (Transitional Provisions) Act 1990 to the War Pensions Act 1954.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Mark Burton announced today that the Office of Veterans' Affairs will become a one-stop shop for the provision of most health and other services to veterans.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Mark Burton today announced measures to improve services and support for New Zealand war veterans.

The government is to pass legislation this year to transfer the Veterans' Pension legislation currently under the Social Welfare (Transitional Provisions) Act 1990 to the War Pensions Act 1954.

The Government announced today that it will make an ex gratia payment of $30,000 per person to ex-prisoners of war and civilian internees of Japan, or their surviving spouse.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Mark Burton announced today that the government will give special assistance to veterans’ children suffering from spina bifida or cleft lip/palate.

Prime Minister Helen Clark and Veterans' Affairs Minister Mark Burton announced today that the Office of Veterans' Affairs will become a one-stop shop for the provision of most health and other services to veterans.

The Minister of Defence and Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton today announced a widened entitlement to the New Zealand General Service Medal for veterans who served in Malaya between 1960 and 1964.

The Government is seeking advice from the Crown Law Office following confirmation from the Wellington High Court that several Royal New Zealand Navy veterans have filed legal action, the Minister of Veteran's Affairs Mark Burton said.

New Zealand veterans of World War Two and the Korean War who believe they may be eligible for a supplementary War Service Gratuity should contact the Office of Veterans' Affairs for an application form, the Minister of Veterans' Affairs Mark Burton said