- Who is a ‘veteran’?
- What service should entitle a person to benefits?
- How should your families be taken care of?
The Law Commission is undertaking a comprehensive review of the War Pensions Act – which seeks to answer these and other important questions that may affect you.
The Law Commission has asked NZDF to consult its personnel over the implications of any changes to the War Pensions Act and provide the Law Commission with feedback. This is the first step in a journey to reform the war pensions system which will affect all veterans – past, present and future.
NZDF wants its personnel to be recognised and adequately rewarded for their service through the veterans’ benefits and entitlements they receive. But we need your help to ensure your interests are looked after.
This is your chance to have a say in the benefits that will be available to veterans. It’s Your Voice, Your Choice!
To find out more about how changes might affect you
We need your help!
Decisions being made today about veterans’ pensions will likely affect your future.
There are easy options for taking part:
- Online
Fill in a simple online survey
- Face-to- face
Participate in a ‘Your Voice, Your Choice’ roadshow session coming to a camp or base near you:
- 30Oct: RNZAF Base Woodbourne
- 6Nov: Waiouru Military Camp*
- 4Nov: Papakura & RNZAF Base Auckland
- 11Nov: HQNZDF, Wellington
- 13Nov: Linton Military Camp
- 14Nov: Trentham Military camp
- 18Nov: RNZAF Base Ohakea
- 19Nov: Devonport Naval Base
- 20Nov: Burnham Military camp
(* To be confirmed.)
People wishing to participate are invited to make submissions either in writing or by email to:
- In writing
Make a submission yourself, or as a group together, directly to the Law Commission. Send your responses to:
Lecretia Seales
Law Commission
PO Box 2590
Wellington 6001
Or Email: veterans@lawcom.govt.nz
Other useful information:
This is your chance to exercise
Your Voice, Your Choice.