May 26, 2023
Sir Keith Park was a man of unparalleled strategic and tactical genius, and with foresight in aviation. And with a strong commitment to civic duty to match. The purpose of our Look Skywards project is to honour his values by providing the recognition that he deserves. We are running this project to gain more recognition,… more
May 19, 2023
Wednesday, 31 May 2023, 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM Online (Zoom) This brief informative online event aims to help you understand your entitlements and any other support that we can offer you. You will hear answers to commonly asked questions and you can also ask questions of our staff. You can ask a question when you register. How to… more
April 14, 2023
As part of efforts to increase face-to-face outreach, Veterans’ Affairs are running a monthly case management clinic in Auckland. We are partnering with the Ranfurly Veterans’ Trust, which is hosting our clinics at the recently restored Ranfurly Veterans’ Centre. The next Clinic is being held on Tuesday 25th July. What you can expect Case management… more
March 29, 2023
Challenges to international security and stability are being acutely felt – both internationally and closer to home. Our Defence Assessment 2021(external link), released just over a year ago, describes a much more challenging strategic environment for New Zealand than in recent decades. It identified principal challenges coming from growing strategic competition and the increasing impacts of… more
March 15, 2023
Associate Professor Ann-Marie Kennedy from the University of Canterbury is the lead researcher of a project which is being undertaken as part of a Veterans’ Medical Research Trust Fund grant from Veterans’ Affairs. This project is looking to interview New Zealand veterans and their whānau to identify the effects of transitioning to civilian life on… more
March 14, 2023
UCOL understands that many people have a vast amount of work experience and life knowledge and skills however they may not hold the qualifications to match. UCOL recognises that individuals learn valuable skills and knowledge while working, living in the community and through volunteer work. This knowledge sometimes meets the standards to be able to… more
February 24, 2023
On Tuesday 28th March Veterans’ Affairs will be hosting a veterans’ forum at the Due Drop Event Centre in Manukau, South Auckland. This forum is free for you to attend and is for current and former NZDF personnel and your whanau. There you can learn more about your entitlements and any others that you might… more
February 20, 2023
Save the date Tuesday 28th March 2023. We’re heading to Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland for our next veterans forum at the Due Drop Events Centre, Manukau. We’ll be sharing more information in the coming weeks, so make sure you keep an eye out on our Facebook Page and our website: www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/
February 1, 2023
Taskforce Kiwi is a veteran-led disaster relief organisation, utilising the skills and experience of defence veterans and emergency services personnel to assist in the aftermath of natural disasters. On Friday the 27th of January 2023 Auckland received a record amount of rainfall over a 24 hour period, resulting in widespread flooding throughout the city. Thousands… more