Portfolio: Veterans’ Affairs

New funding to support more war veterans

Admin — Thu, 31 May 2012 01:29:00 +0000

Nathan Guy | Veterans’ Affairs

More New Zealand veterans will be acknowledged for their service in operations overseas as part of a new initiative in Budget 2012, Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy says. “The Budget provides new operating funding of $4.8 million over the next four years to extend war pension coverage to those who served in 10 additional military deployments. “This means that veterans will be eligible for a War Disablement Pension for any disability that occurred as a result of service in these overseas missions. ...

Speech to the New Zealand National Service at Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli

Beehive01 — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:44:00 +0000

Nathan Guy | Veterans’ Affairs

E nga mana, e nga reo ...

Speech to the Anzac Dawn Service, Gallipoli

Beehive01 — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 22:25:00 +0000

Nathan Guy | Veterans’ Affairs

E nga mana, e nga reo, e nga karanga maha e huihui nei Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena koutou katoa. Ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests, it is an honour to address an ANZAC Dawn Service on behalf of the Government and the people of New Zealand, and particularly so here on the hallowed ground of the Gallipoli Peninsula. ...

New Zealand commemorates Anzac losses in Turkey

Beehive — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 07:28:00 +0000

Nathan Guy | Veterans’ Affairs

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy will represent New Zealand at the 97th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey tomorrow. “This is a time to remember those thousands of New Zealanders who stepped ashore on Gallipoli 97 years ago and who never returned. “8556 New Zealanders landed at Anzac Cove. Nearly a third - 2721 – were killed, with thousands more injured.” Mr Guy says between 5000 and 7000 people, including many young New Zealanders, are expected to attend the commemorations. ...

Turkish national honoured for Anzac contribution

Beehive — Tue, 24 Apr 2012 03:40:00 +0000

Nathan Guy | Veterans’ Affairs

Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Nathan Guy has invested Turkish citizen Mr Ali Partal as an Honorary Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, in recognition of his work supporting Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli. “This is the first time a Turkish national has ever received a Royal New Zealand Award and is well deserved.” The award was presented at a ceremony in Canakkale, Turkey this morning (New Zealand time). ...

Speech to the Turkish International Service at Mehmetcik Memorial, Cape Helles

Beehive01 — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:16:00 +0000

Nathan Guy | Veterans’ Affairs

Good morning distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. It’s an honour and privilege to address you today. I was here two days ago visiting this place of great significance, and have thoroughly enjoyed my time here and getting to know Governor Tuna. The conflict which took place here nearly a century ago was a defining moment for New Zealand – a small, young nation, half a world away. ...

War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension rates increase

Admin — Thu, 15 Mar 2012 22:16:00 +0000

Nathan Guy | Veterans’ Affairs

The War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension payment rates will increase from 1 April as part of the annual cost of living adjustment, the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Nathan Guy has confirmed today. “A 1.77 percent increase will be made to the payment rates of War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension, which reflects increases to the Consumers Price Index (CPI),” says Mr Guy. “This adjustment is made every year to ensure that veterans are not disadvantaged by the rising cost of living.” ...

New Zealanders commemorate the anniversary of the fall of Singapore

Admin — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 00:02:00 +0000

Nathan Guy | Veterans’ Affairs

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore at a wreath laying ceremony in Wellington today. “The fall of Singapore on 15 February 1942 was a major event in World War II. During the conflict 35 New Zealand airmen lost their lives, and hundreds of our servicemen and civilians became prisoners of the Japanese. ...