The Ministry of Veterans Affairs has an outreach programme to ensure military veterans, Defence Force staff and their whānau receive the support they need.
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Kiwis don’t understand what the military does – Former Army Major Fiona Cassidy
Former NZ Army Major Fiona Cassidy says that the public have yet to understand what the military actually does. Defence Minister Ron Mark's proposed 'Kawenata' (covenant) will help the public to understand what the NZDF does and support servicepeople when they leave.
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A 'kawenata' aimed at well-being of military personal- Survey
New Zealand’s Minister of Defence is launching a national conversation that aims to find out whether New Zealanders think there should be a formal agreement between service people, the Government, and the people of New Zealand.
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600-700 NZ Vietnam Veterans not accessing services available to them
A large number of Vietnam War veterans are still not accessing the various services available to them through Veterans Affairs. A health and well-being expo for Vietnam War veterans was held in Auckland today with the hope of changing that.
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Veterans at Anzac Day services welcome wellbeing funds from govt
A $4.1mil cash boost from government to support the health and wellbeing of veterans and their families when they leave the defence forces has been welcomed by those at Anzac commemorations. Minister for Veterans Ron Mark says many are unaware of their entitlements after service.
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Willie Apiata attends poppy appeal launch
This year's poppy appeal will help address the mental health needs of our country's younger veterans who have served overseas in recent operations.
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Historic 28th Battalion commemoration in Reefton
In a historic first, the small South Island town of Reefton commemorated veterans of the 28th Māori Battalion. Local Ngāi Tahu hapū were invited to lead commemorations for the first time.
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First Battalion veterans reunite to honour fallen comrades
Twenty-eight veterans of the First Battalion New Zealand Regiment (1957-1959) have reunited in Rotorua to commemorate their fallen comrades whom they fought alongside in Malaya 60 years ago. An official memorial service took place at Muruika Soldiers' Cemetery in Ohinemutu.
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NZ veterans honoured in Malaysia
New Zealand veterans have returned to Malaysia to remember their time served in the 1960s and also commemorate those who died while on duty.
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Kingi Ihaka- Father, soldier, broadcaster and iwi leader
After a long battle with cancer, War Veteran, TV Broadcaster and cultural advisor Kingi Ihaka of Te Aupouri has passed away at the age of 74. Kingi died this morning surrounded by his family at the Mercy Hospice in Auckland, his son Stephen Ihaka spoke to Te Kāea earlier today about his legacy.
