Labour Party

Nats fail veterans

08.10.2008

It is pleasing to see that National has acknowledged the hard work that Labour has put in to advance the interests of veterans, Minister Rick Barker has said.

National say they will endorse the Memorandum of Understanding, that they support the rewrite of the War Pensions Act and the ... more +

More than 5,400 registrations of Viet Nam Veterans and their families received

Rick Barker

07.10.2008

Speaking at the Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association National Conference, Veterans' Minister Rick Barker today told veterans that good progress has been made on implementing the Memorandum of Understanding between government and Viet Nam veterans.

To date more than 5,400 veteran... more +

Barker welcomes Viet Nam veterans to the capital

Rick Barker

30.05.2008

Tribute08 is an important opportunity for New Zealanders to show their appreciation for those who served in Viet Nam and remember those who gave their lives.

Tribute08 - a commemoration and reunion event for all New Zealand Viet Nam veterans starts today with a Welcome in Civic Square followed by Sub-Unit family gatherings.

Veterans' Affairs Minister Rick Barker would like to welcome all Viet Nam veterans and their families to Wellington and... more +