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25.01.2022 https://www.sbs.com.au//say-kia-ora-new-zealand-movie-coll
24.01.2022 While not strictly kiwi related, here’s a great story about my close friend David, and his thoughts on the upcoming 75th anniversary of the end of WWII. While we are both from different generations, services and countries, David and I are the best of mates in the true Anzac spirit. We won’t have much longer with our WWII veterans. If you know one, now is the time to reach out to them, and make the effort to spend as much time with them as you can. Ken
22.01.2022 This is pretty cool, especially for a small village like Little River.
22.01.2022 The Veterans' Support Amendment Bill No 2 passed its third reading in the House yesterday. It amends the Veterans' Support Act 2014 in response to recommendatio...ns included in the 2018 Paterson Report. The provisions that are now part of the Act will increase fairness and make it easier for veterans and whnau to access support and services. This includes: a greater focus on the needs of veterans' whnau a more expansive recognition of psychological conditions more flexibility for decision making. You can read more about the changes on our website: www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz//veterans-support-amendment-bi/ A Veteran Lapel Pin.
22.01.2022 #OnThisDay in 2003 the first NZ Defence Force contingent deployed to the Solomon Islands as part of Operation Rata. Personnel who deployed as part of Operation ...Rata were predominantly reservists and from 2003 to 2007 over 1,200 personnel served there. Did you, or someone you know, serve in the Solomon Islands? You may be eligible for support from us now or in the future. Find out what we may be able to do for you: www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/eligibil/check-your-eligibility/ Private Deborah Kendon on patrol in the Solomon Islands, 2007.
19.01.2022 ARMY175 || The Vietnam War The Vietnam War, which lasted from about 1955 until 1975, was the first in which New Zealand did not fight alongside its tradition...al ally, Great Britain. New Zealand first became involved in 1963, providing Humanitarian and Disaster Relief (HADR) assistance by treating civilian casualties in Qui Nhon, and by providing a combat engineer unit working on reconstruction projects in Bihn Duong province. In May 1965 it was announced that a combat unit would join the war, with the first Kiwi troops seeing action being 161 Battery, Royal New Zealand Artillery firing their first shells near Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) on 16 July. New Zealand’s military strength peaked in 1968 with 568 personnel deployed. In all, more than 3000 Kiwis served in Vietnam between 1963 and 1975, including combat troops, HADR and training personnel. Thirty-seven Kiwi troops lost their lives, and 187 were wounded. A website to recognise New Zealand’s involvement in the Vietnam War www.vietnamwar.govt.nz was created by the New Zealand Government between 2008 and 2012 as part of the Vietnam Oral History Project, and contains interviews and other resources that capture the impact this war had on New Zealand. #NZArmy #Army175
12.01.2022 - ! During the recent pandemic lockdown, production of this new store item had been delayed. However we’ve ...had confirmation that the plate frames are coming soon! Secure your plate frames now from this LIMITED production run! . http://ow.ly/tKYL50Ak85v See more
12.01.2022 One of our army family members has worked on a project due for release soon, enjoy the clip :-) https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=10223811301609236&id=1195533390
11.01.2022 It's been nearly a year since we relaunched the Veteran Lapel Pin and Certificate of Appreciation. In just under 12 months we have received over 2000 applicatio...ns! Our team has been working flat out to get pins and certificates to eligible veterans as fast as possible. There's been some collateral damage along the way, like the certificate pictured here that was eaten by a dog the day that it arrived... We know that some of you have been waiting a while for your pins and certificates. We want to reassure all of you that your applications have been received and will be processed as quickly as possible. The time to process applications at the moment is two months. A Certificate of Appreciation partially eaten by a dog.
10.01.2022 Shaylee sang our anthem so wonderfully during the Southport Citizens Service last year. Here’s a special rendition for you all.
09.01.2022 ARMY175 || National Army Museum Over the past few months you will have seen a range of posts as part of 'Army175' which talk about our history. There’s more t...o come as we commemorate 175 years of service to New Zealand. Enjoyed seeing some of the historic images? If you're keen to learn more about our Army, the National Army Museum in the Central Plateau is the place to go. While we can’t travel overseas right now, we can take a trip around New Zealand's backyard and into our Army’s history, our people and their stories. The National Army Museum is packed with information and exhibits that cover the past 175 years and is worth the stop on your way through Waiouru. We’re grateful to the National Army Museum for lending us some fascinating images from our past and we’ll continue to bring you these images, stories and their links to our modern Army throughout our 175th Commemorative year. Delve into our history https://www.armymuseum.co.nz/ #NZArmy #Army175
09.01.2022 , ()... This is a submission by the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association (RNZRSA). The following wish to be heard by the select committee. Mrs Karen Rolleston, Chief Executive and Mr Richard Terrill, Chief Advocate. . We are grateful that Parliament has brought this bill forward in these most difficult times. We welcome and support most of the amendments which address issues raised in the Patterson report. We believe Clause 6 adjusting Section 8 allows for the continued discrimination between the pre and post service date of 1 April 1974 (when ACC was implemented), when adopting the Veterans Support Act 2014. All service impacted veterans and their families should obtain the same level of support independent of when they served, where they served or which entity is responsible for providing or contributing to each legislated service level provision. The date therefore is arbitrary and has no validity to the outcomes the Veterans Support Act should embody. The Act therefore should not be in two schemes unless the government openly wishes to continue to support a backdated discriminated lowering of support to veterans and their families. We also asked for the definition of a Veteran be changed to align with our partners in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and the United States which would help resolve any potential discrimination. http://ow.ly/ePve50A8HGf
08.01.2022 Thanks to changes to the Veteran Support Act 2014 the definition of a child has been updated. The Act now recognises the different relationships that make up ve...terans' whnau. This includes: natural-born children adopted children children who are under a veteran's guardianship grandchildren or whngai where veterans have acted as a parent or guardian the children of a veteran's former spouse or partner any children that a veteran has acted as a parent for. To find out more about how we can support you and your whnau, check out our website: www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/get-support/family-and-whanau/ A Corporal hugging his spouse and child before leaving with an Army detachment to Somalia, 1993. Courtesy of the Air Force Museum of New Zealand.
08.01.2022 Today 11 declarations of Qualifying Operational Service have been announced. The declarations cover deployments with new or extended coverage, deployments with ...multiple declarations that have now been consolidated, and deployments that previously had no end date. Four of these declarations have new or extended coverage. Now, regardless of mission or operation, veterans are eligible for support from Veterans' Affairs if they served in: the Sinai Peninsula between 25 April 1982 and 30 September 2022 the Indian Ocean on HMNZS Canterbury or HMNZS Waikato while under the operational command of the Royal Navy Task Group between 21 June 1982 and 20 September 1983 Cambodia between 1 October 1991 and 30 April 2005 Somalia between September 2011 and 30 April 2016. To find out more, and to check if you're eligible, visit our website: www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz//2020-july-update-on-the-deploy Map of Qualifying Operational Service areas.
07.01.2022 Unclaimed WW2 Medals MB - Excellent work being done through research connecting families with medals.
05.01.2022 Kiwi classics To start your weekend off on a high note, our New Zealand Army Band has come together to perform a medley of songs by New Zealand Artists for NZ... Music Month. - Giddy up, Katchafire - April Sun In Cuba, Dragon - Outlook for Thursday, DD Smash - Royals, Lorde - Something in the Water, Brooke Fraser - How Bizarre, OMC - For Today, Netherworld Dancing Toys - Not Many, Scribe - Wandering Eye, Fat Freddy’s Drop - Why Does Love Do This To Me, The Exponents #NZArmy #NZMusicMonth
04.01.2022 Introducing new operations manager for SSAANZ Soldiers Sailors Airmens Association of New Zealand (SSAANZ) is delighted to announce John Harris as an addition t...o the Trust. Already a member and a supporter from the outset, John joined us for his first event on their 2020 Traverse over the Amuri Pass into the Lewis Pass. During the trip, John's leadership skills, calm demeanor, and decision making coupled with his clear love of the outdoors were noted. After a discussion with our Trustees, John was voted into the role of Operations Manager. SSAANZ is very happy to have John on board and look forward to working more with him. See more
03.01.2022 Too good not to share
03.01.2022 Defence Minister Ron Mark announced today the establishment of an Expert Review Group to review a number of aspects of the New Zealand Defence Force's (NZDF) structure, information management and record-keeping processes. http://ow.ly/kIp750BMLzn
03.01.2022 Service and ex-service people, and their families sometimes find themselves in need of financial assistance. Because of the unique... sacrifice required by military service, ex and current military people and families are eligible to apply for financial assistance from the RNZRSA. The Government has provided the RNZRSA with a $2 million fund to support NZDF serving and ex- serving people and their whanau /families that are facing hardship as a result of Covid. You may be eligible for support from us. To find out if you are eligible, check out our website: http://support.rsa.org.nz/
