A New Zealand Defence Force veteran discusses support options at a Veterans' Affairs forum, like the one to be held in Gisborne on December 5 at the Showgrounds Park Event Centre. Photo / Supplied
A New Zealand Defence Force veteran discusses support options at a Veterans' Affairs forum, like the one to be held in Gisborne on December 5 at the Showgrounds Park Event Centre. Photo / Supplied
Veterans’ Affairs will be in Gisborne on December 5 to meet with veterans and their whānau from around Tairāwhiti.
The organisation has put a call out for serving and former New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel to join them for their Tairāwhiti-Gisborne Veteran Support Forum.
“It’s an opportunity for veteransfrom across Tairāwhiti 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,” acting head of Veterans’ Affairs Alexander Brunt said.
“As a unit of the NZDF, our role is to provide support to all veterans who have qualifying service.
“We strongly encourage veterans, whether they are currently serving or have left the Defence Force, to come and discover what’s available for them.
Along with staff from Veterans’ Affairs, veterans will be able to meet representatives from several veteran support organisations, including the Gisborne Returned and Services’ Association, NZDF Force Financial Hub and The Ranfurly Veterans’ Trust.
The Gisborne forum will be held at the Showgrounds Park Event Centre from 10am-2pm on December 5.
