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Life is like a river

Poppy donations support people like Holly, ex-Army.

Veterans of Combined Forces Surfing Association (VCFSA)

VCFSA's mission is to bring the veteran community together in the ocean using surfing as ocean therapy.

They had their first event (X-Forces Mission Surf) on Sunday 24 March in Raglan - and what a day it was!

VCFSA are committed to bringing the wider community of veterans of...

News and Stories

Veterans of Combined Forces Surfing Association (VCFSA)

VCFSA's mission is to bring the veteran community together in the ocean using surfing as ocean therapy.

Life is like a river

Poppy donations support people like Holly, ex-Army.

DIY Commemorations

We have developed a DIY Commemorations toolkit to help Kiwis to plan their own commemorative event.

MSD Regional Directors receive training for working with Veterans

MSD alongside the RSA have developed a process where the nine RSA District Support Advisers can refer Veterans in crisis direct to MSD Regional Directors.

Sister Duckett and the Gallipoli Autograph Books

Sister Florence Duckett was a warm and engaging person dedicated to the care of those in need.  In her spare time, she visited wounded soldiers in their hospital beds and asked them to write an entry in her autograph book. 

Armistice Coin Order

The Reserve Bank of New Zealand will release a circulating 50 cent coin to commemorate Armistice and to honour the men and women who served then, and those who serve today. Order yours here!

Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand veteran clinics in Sydney

Veterans’ Affairs are inviting veterans who served in the NZ forces to attend one of the two clinics they are holding in Sydney.

Factors affecting Veteran health in New Zealand

Every year Linton Army Camp hold a wellness expo for service personnel and their families.

ACC claim win for scheme two Veteran

A complex case involving a scheme two Veteran with occupational asthma and neurotoxicity.   

DISTRICT LONG SERVICE AWARD: BARRY POMEROY

At the recent Nelson-Marlborough-Westland District AGM Barry Pomeroy was presented his 50 year District Long Service Award by the National President, BJ Clark

How to Maintain and Wear Medals, and what they Represent

Medals represent service, commitment, and often bravery and gallantry. They require hard work and exposure to danger to earn them, so here is some advice on keeping them in top condition.
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In Foreign Fields - Full Documentary

Increasing numbers of New Zealanders are visiting the war grave cemeteries around the world.