ANZAC Defence Ministers meet

30 September 2009
The Minister for Defence, Hon. Dr Wayne Mapp, today met with his Australian counterpart, Senator John Faulkner, in Sydney to discuss a range of shared defence interests and security challenges.
While our two defence forces have always been close, successive deployments on combined and coalition operations have highlighted the importance of maximising our joint operational capabilities, interoperability and integration. These imperatives were reflected in the joint statement made by Australian and New Zealand Prime Ministers on 20 August 2009.
Today the Ministers agreed that . . .

RNZA Association's profile updated

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Viet Nam Veterans and Their Families Trust AGM

The AGM of the Viet Nam Veterans and Their Families Trust will be held at the Taradale RSA, Hawkes Bay, at 1.00 pm Monday 19 October 2009.
Read the Notice of Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . RSVP required.

Enquiry: Gun Pit of Disappearing 6-inch Gun

Peter Gore, Treasurer of the Fort Lytton Historical Trust in Brisbane, asks:
Would it be possible for you to direct a query to whomever might have information about the Disappearing Gun at Fort Taiaroa? [Or Fort Takapuna as a comparison. Ed.]
Go here for the hard part . . .
Any assistance you could provide would be greatly appreciated and acknowledged in our museum and publications.
Many thanks
Peter Gore
Treasurer FLHA
Phone:  +61 (0)733577751
e:mail: flhaguides@gmail.com

Reunion 2009: Register on-line after 30 September

• On or after 30 September, you may register for the reunion on-line, by clicking here and returning the completed form by email. Pay on-line through Internet banking.
• When you pay to confirm your attendance, the colour-coded list will show your name in (pure) gold.
• Judging by estimates so far, we could have over 100 taking part in a great weekend: relaxed, meeting old and new mates, chatting - with an interesting and entertaining programme, too. Be there!
  

Progress on replacement of the War Pensions Act 1954

On 9 September, Sir Geoffrey Palmer spoke to the RNZRSA Affiliates' Forum - the first time our Association has been represented there. The text of his address - here - brings you up-to-date on progress with the new Act to replace the War Pensions Act 1954.

Parkinson's disease and chemical exposure

VANZ recently announced that Parkinson's disease is now on the 'presumptive' list for Viet Nam veterans, due to chemical exposure.
Thanks to Margaret Burke, Auckland RSA, for pointing us to an article that explains the science behind the decision. Read it here . . .