Tribute08: Travel and Rendezvous

Travel

• Depending on levels of interest, Mayne Manson, bus operator and Vietnam Vet, will operate a coach service from Christchurch to Picton (and return) with Mainland Coaches. The coach fare will be based on the number of passengers travelling, and could be as little as $30 each way. Please ring Mayne on 03 386 1843 with expressions of interest. Mayne will make a decision on 9 May as to whether it is viable for him to provide a chartered coach.
• Russell Bennison, ex-Army and owner of About New Zealand Rental Cars, is offering a 20% discount on any rental vehicle when travelling to and from Tribute08. Make sure to quote ‘Tribute08’ when making a booking. Ring or go online for a quote. NZ Freephone 0800 455565.
• Because Vets living in the Wellington region aren’t eligible for the Travel Subsidy, we are instead providing them with a $50 Petrol Voucher. These will be sent to Wellington Vets once they register and those already registered will automatically receive one.
• The Travel Subsidy is issued by VANZ, with Veterans living in New Zealand receiving this payment by cheque, and those living overseas choosing to receive either a cheque or a direct credit into their bank account. Those who registered before the end of March will now be receiving their cheques or overseas direct credits. Later registrants will receive these in the next couple of weeks.
• The Tribute08 Travel Subsidy is specifically for NZ Vets only
• Vets who receive a War Pension travel assistance payment can nominate not to receive the one-off Travel Subsidy grant.
• There have been enquiries about the Travel Subsidy available to Vets living in New Plymouth and Wairarapa. To clarify – those in New Plymouth will receive $100, and in Wairarapa $70.

RVs for Saturday Afternoon

• 161 Battery: James Cook Hotel – level 16 (The Terrace)
• 173rd Ab Bde: James Cook Hotel – level 16 (The Terrace)