Nelson, Marlborough and Tasman veteran support event makes it easier to access services

Veterans’ Affairs is heading to Nelson to meet with veterans and their whānau from across the top of the South Island.

Veterans' Affairs is putting the call out for serving and former New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to join them on Thursday 26 March or Friday 27 March for their Marlborough Tasman Veteran Support Event.

Friday is the main event, running from 10am to 2pm at the Trafalgar Centre, Paru Paru Road, Nelson, while Thursday’s evening event will be from 7pm.Head of Veterans’ Affairs Alexander Brunt says it is an opportunity for veterans from across the top of the South Island to discuss their current needs or future support with someone face-to-face, learn more about their entitlements, and set up or change any support they or their whānau require.

“This is the first time we’ve held a forum in Nelson, and we’re excited to catch up with our with veterans from the Marlborough, Nelson and Tasman regions,” he says.

“We strongly encourage veterans, whether they are currently serving or have left the Defence Force, to come and discover what's available for them. Their family and whānau are also welcome to attend."

“We know work commitments can make it tricky for some to attend daytime events, so this time we’re offering the chance to catch up with Veterans’ Affairs the evening prior to the main forum.” 

At both events veterans will have the chance to talk to staff from Veterans’ Affairs as well as some other veteran support organisation representatives The Ranfurly Veterans' Trust and the NZDF Force Financial Hub.

More information can be found at veteransaffairs.mil.nz/events(external link)