Founded in 1977 to promote on-going comradeship amongst members, and to assist with the welfare of Vietnam Veterans, their children and whanau.
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New Zealand Veterans Association Inc - Notice of AGM
During the National Reunion, the AGM will be held on 26 September at the Wairakei Resort at 09:30 Hrs. Further information can be obtained from the
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NZVVA NATIONAL REUNION 25 – 27 SEPTEMBER 2026
Please ensure that you have registered your attendance regardless of where you are accommodated, as this is our primary means of tracking our number of attendees.
If you wish to stay at the Wairakei, please click on this link https://www.wairakei.co.nz . As a member you will get better rates so if you click on Book Online then this will take you the rooms that they have available. It will also give you the opportunity to Sign Up (top right of the page) to get the better membership rates. It doesn't cost anything to join.
CLICK ON THE LINK IN RED IN THE ARTICLE BELOW FOR A REGISTRATION FORM
2026 NATIONAL REUNION - CHANGE OF DATES
The next reunion is being planned and will be held in Taupo on 25th, 26th and 27th September 2026 at Wairakei Resort. The registration form is available here. Full payment of registration fees need to be paid now as we are passed the payment date. Bank details are on the registration form. We encourage you to atttend with your whanau/family. A draft programme will be available when finalised. If you would like to book accommodation at Wairakei Resort, if you join as a member on their website (no cost), you will be able to access the member rates.
FROM FIELD TO FRONT - DOCUMENTARY ABOUT DAVE GALLAHER, CAPTAIN OF NZ'S 'ORIGINALS' ALL BLACK TEAM
From Field to Front plays out at midday om TVNZ1 on Anzac Day and is available thereafter on TVNZ+
Click on the link for further details and photos. https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17AzX11aneiBDBpypjdvU6FuDr6D47qAE?usp=drive_link
Viet Nam registration with Veterans' Affairs
If you're a Viet Nam veteran we recommend you register with Veterans' Affairs. Family members of Viet Nam veterans should also register.
Who should register
You should register if:
- you have Qualifying Operational Service in Viet Nam
- your spouse or partner has Qualifying Operational Service in Viet Nam
- your parent has Qualifying Operational Service in Viet Nam
- your grandparent has Qualifying Operational Service in Viet Nam.
Registration forms - Click on the link below to access the form that applies to you
Viet Nam veteran registration form [PDF, 439 KB]
Viet Nam veteran spouse or partner registration form [PDF, 428 KB]
Viet Nam veteran children or grandchildren registration form [PDF, 442 KB]
Viet Nam veteran deceased children registration form [PDF, 435 KB]
Deceased Viet Nam veteran registration form [PDF, 451 KB]
Viet Nam veteran deceased spouse or partner registration form [PDF, 639 KB]
Or click on the link below to go to Veterans' Affairs website.
Viet Nam registration | Veterans' Affairs
Annual Medical Assessments
If you served in Viet Nam you may be able to have a free medical assessment every year. Click here Annual Medical Assessment | Veterans' Affairs for further information on Veterans' Affairs website.
NEW CONSTITUTION (RULES)
At the 2024 National AGM, a new constitution was approved and has been submitted to Incorporated Societies. It has been approved by them. Click here for the NZVVA Constitution.
MEMBERSHIP
At the 2024 AGM held during the reunion, the new constitution was approved. This allows membership to the NZ Vietnam Veterans Association to be free of charge. Those who are Veterans, their spouses/partners/widows along with their whanau can become members of the Association.
Click here for a membership form or email the Secretary/Treasurer treasurer@nzvietnamveterans.org.nz for a membership form.
NINE LIVES OF A SOLDIER AND SAILOR BY KELVIN DAVIS
A gripping memoir detailing an extraordinary life, from Vietnam war medic to commercial diver and entrepreneur. Click here for the media release.
Book Launch at Navy Museum, Torpedo Bay, Devonport on Sunday 14th September for a 2pm start.
Book purchase options: From 1 st September it will be available at bookshops through out NZ but Veterans and RSA members can contact Kelvin direct to purchase at a discounted fee of $30-00 which includes courier freight .
Contact details: Kelvin Davis 0274 851576 or
Information about the temporary suspension by Veterans’ Affairs of new VIP services to clients without a service-related health condition
Key points
- From 13 March 2024, VA suspended the Veterans’ Independence Programme (VIP) for new clients without a service-related condition. The suspension will last for one year (until March 2025).
- There will be no change to the availability and delivery of VIP services to veterans who have a service-related injury or illness from their qualifying service that VA have accepted.
- Any veteran who already has VIP services in place will continue to receive them under their existing conditions.
For further information visit the VA website at the following link: https://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/a-z/veterans-independence-programme/
NZ Vietnam Veterans' Intergeneration Health by Eddie Nock
This research was submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Health Practice (Violence and Trauma Studies), Auckland University of Technology. The qualitative project describes the experiences of two NZ Vietnam Veterans and three generations of their families demonstrating the passage of intergenerational health. To read more of this project, click here
NEW ZEALAND VIETNAM VETERANS ASSOCIATION CHALLENGE COIN
New item available in Q Store. $20 each. Click here for further information
NEW ZEALAND DEFENCE FORCE
The NZDF Health Hub website can be found here https://health.nzdf.mil.nz and is worth exploring. It is part of the work going forward on the health of veterans, serving men & women, and whanau. A video on how to use the website can be found by clicking on this link: https://health.nzdf.mil.nz/take-action/using-this-website You will find resources for all members of the NZDF community here.
Veterans' Affairs Website - "Learn About Our claims Process"
Veterans' Affairs have advised us that they have a new section on their website called "Learn about our Claims Process". It contains information specifically for their clients.
It talks about processing times for claims, how to make a claim and what to expect after a claim has been made. This is initial info and it will be updated quarterly on the website.
Click on the link below to the new section:
https://www.veteransaffairs.mil.nz/for-clients/information-about-claims/processing-times-for-claims/
Vietnam Veterans (Neville Wallace Memorial) Children's & Grandchildren's Trust
Agent Orange and other research papers
Click on the links below to access papers submitted by Eddie Nock on
- Agent Orange;
- Conflict between Science;
- Malathion Exposure;
- Own motion Aerial Spraying;
- The Uncounted Casualties of War
An update on his research paper can be accessed (click here) along with the information sheet here
NZ MILITARY SERVICE RINGS
Available for purchase direct from the Jeweller. If you wish to know more information about these rings please contact
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