Speeches 

The Korean War and New Zealand's involvement

Rick Barker

23.07.2008

Hon Rick Barker's address to mark the 55th anniversary of the Korean War Armistice, Alexandra Park, Auckland. This Sunday, July 27 2008, will mark the 55th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice which brought to an end the hostilities of the Korean War.

The Korean War was New Zealand's first major military commitment since World War II and I am honoured to speak to you today and to commemorate the ceasefire.  

At 4am on 25 June 1950, the southern Republic of Korea found itself under attack by their North Korean neighbour.  ...  more +

Tribute08 - a commemoration and reunion

Rick Barker

30.05.2008

Speech notes for Hon Rick Barker's address at the Civic Welcome, Tribute08, Civic Square, Wellington.

Acknowledgements 

E nga mana

E nga reo

Rua ranngatira ma

Tena koutou, tena koutou, tena tatou katoa 

• Her Worship the Mayor Kerry Prendergast 
• Tribute08 Patron Lt General (retired) Don McIver, 
•  President ...

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Post Deployment Care of Younger Veterans

Rick Barker

02.05.2008

Speech notes for presentation by Hon Rick Barker, Minister of Veterans' Affairs to the 2008 Veterans' Affairs International Ministerial Summit Washington DC.

In this presentation I will be giving an overview of some of the initiatives the New Zealand Government is putting in place to improve the care it provides to veterans.

While these changes will benefit all veterans, we are making these changes so that we are better positioned to provide qua...  more +