Minister:
Minister for Veterans
Current Minister:
Hon Chris Penk
Description:
Responsibilities include issues relating to veterans, including the Veteran’s Pension, and supporting attendance by veterans at commemorative events.
Department:
Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand, which is a semi-autonomous unit within the New Zealand Defence Force, provides the administrative support for this portfolio.
The Ministry of Social Development provides some service delivery for this portfolio.
Other organisations:
Veterans' Advisory Board
Veterans' Entitlements Appeal Board
Veterans' Health Advisory Panel
Vote:
Vote Defence Force (appropriations relating to Veterans' Affairs)
Vote Social Development (appropriations relating to the Veterans' Pension)
Legislation:
Patriotic and Canteen Funds Act 1947
Veterans’ Support Act 2014
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