New rates
New rates for many entitlements will come into effect from 1 April 2018.
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Catch up on the tatest announcements and new from Veterans' Affairs.
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Payment delay
We are aware of an issue with our payment provider that means some payments will not be made until later in the day.
Public Advisory: Potential historic radiation exposure at McMurdo Station
As a part of Operation Deep Freeze, the U.S. Navy maintained a small nuclear power plant at the McMurdo Station, Antarctica, from 1962 to 1979. McMurdo...
Changes to Statements of Principles, January 2018
The Australian Statements of Principles[http://www.rma.gov.au/sops] are a tool to determine if an injury, illness or death is service-related. On 19 January 2018 changes will be made to the...
Review timeline extended
The Review of the Operation of the Veterans’ Support Act 2014 has been extended to
March 2018.
Would you like to take part in the 2018 Invictus Games?
Following the success of the 2017 Invictus Games, nominations are now being called for from current serving personnel and veterans for the 2018 Invictus Games.
Winter Energy Payment
If you are on a Veteran’s Pension or NZ Superannuation you will be able to get the Winter Energy Payment from 1 July 2018. This payment is...
Support over the festive season
Veterans’ Affairs will be closed over the Christmas and New Year period. Our enquiry line will be closed from 4pm on Friday 22nd December 2016. We...
Briefing to the Incoming Minister
We provide each incoming Minister with a briefing on their portfolio. The briefing includes information on: the Veterans' Affairs portfolio their legislative responsibilities upcoming work strategic challenges...
December 2017 edition of VA News
The December 2017 edition of VA News includes: Message from the Minister for Veterans Information on support available over the festive period Message from Bernadine, Head...
When you email us
Our computer network is linked to the New Zealand Defence Force’s system. Security is very important, and there are strict rules in place to protect the...
Changes to Statements of Principles, November 2017
124 Statements of Principles, covering 65 conditions, have been amended by Gazette notice.
Upcoming AGM for the Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust
The Viet Nam Veterans and their Families Trust Annual General Meeting will be on Saturday 2 December at the Manurewa RSA in Auckland.
Issue affecting messages sent to Veterans' Affairs
We experienced a fault with the messaging tool on our website between 13 October and 13 November. This issue has now been resolved.
Scholarship applications open for descendants of Korean War veterans
Applications are now open for a scholarship for descendants of veterans of the Korean War to study at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies in Korea.
Update on 2017 research funding applications
On 31 July 2017 the Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel (the Panel) sought applications from New Zealand-based researchers interested in generating knowledge and understanding of veterans to...
September 2017 edition of VA News
The September 2017 edition of VA News is now available.
Changes to list of Statements of Principles, September 2017
On 1 September 2017 changes will be made to the list of Australian Statements of Principles that apply in New Zealand.
Applications open for 2017 research funding
The Veterans’ Health Advisory Panel is now seeking applications from researchers interested in undertaking projects to improve the health outcomes of veterans.
International Ministerial Conference On Veterans’ Issues
On 19 and 20 July 2017, Minister for Defence People and Veterans Tobias Ellwood welcomed delegations from the United States, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand.