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Partner organisations

We work with other organisations that support and celebrate veterans and their family and whānau.

Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA)

The RNZRSA honours and supports current and former service members. They provide financial and other support through their network throughout NZ.

Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association website(external link)(external link)

Details on funding we provide to the RNZRSA

Memorandum of Understanding between RNZRSA and Veterans' Affairs 2023 [PDF, 308 KB]

ACC

ACC helps get New Zealanders — and visitors to NZ — back to everyday life if they have had an accidental injury.

For veterans, this is especially relevant for those who served after 1 April 1974, when ACC was created. After this date, Veterans' Affairs are only able to cover injuries or illnesses which are related to Qualifying Operational Service.

Qualifying Operational Service explained

How we decide if a condition is related to service

ACC website(external link)(external link)

Ministry of Social Development

The Ministry of Social Development helps New Zealanders to help themselves to be safe, strong and independent. It does this by providing:

  • employment, income support and superannuation services
  • funding to community service providers
  • policy and advice to government
  • student allowances and loans
  • social housing assistance.

Of particular interest to the veteran community, the Ministry of Social Development administers the:

  • Veteran's Pension
  • SuperGold Card
  • Community Services Card.

Ministry of Social Development website(external link)(external link)

Department of Internal Affairs

The Department of Internal Affairs helps to arrange veteran attendance at NZ based commemorations of military significance.

Department of Internal Affairs website(external link)(external link)

Ministry for Culture and Heritage

The Ministry for Culture and Heritage researches NZ, provides rich online resources, produces books, advises government and looks after NZ's national treasures.

Of particular interest to the veteran community, it:

  • inspects Commonwealth War Graves Commission graves in NZ and arranges for their cleaning and repair when needed
  • cares for national monuments and memorials.

Information about the Commonwealth War Graves Commission in New Zealand(external link)(external link)

Ministry for Culture and Heritage website(external link)(external link)

No Duff Charitable Trust

No Duff is a volunteer organisation, who are committed to providing support to past and present members of the NZ Armed Forces.

No Duff Charitable Trust Facebook page(external link)(external link)

Details on funding we provide to No Duff

Veteran and service organisations

Other organisations also support veterans and lobby on their behalf. These include:

Details on funding we provide to veteran and service organisations