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25 April, 2012

Speech to the New Zealand National Service at Chunuk Bair, Gallipoli

As witnessed by our pilgrimage here today, the Chunuk Bair assault symbolises one of the key moments in forging New Zealand’s identity.

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25 April, 2012

Speech to the Anzac Dawn Service, Gallipoli

Ladies and gentlemen and distinguished guests, it is an honour to address an ANZAC Dawn Service on behalf of the Government and the people of New Zealand, and particularly so here on the hallowed ground of the Gallipoli Peninsula.

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24 April, 2012

New Zealand commemorates Anzac losses in Turkey

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy will represent New Zealand at the 97th anniversary of the Gallipoli campaign in Turkey tomorrow.

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24 April, 2012

Turkish national honoured for Anzac contribution

Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Nathan Guy has invested Turkish citizen Mr Ali Partal as an Honorary Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, in recognition of his work supporting Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli.

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24 April, 2012

Speech to the Turkish International Service at Mehmetcik Memorial, Cape Helles

Gallipoli is significant as a story of enemies who displayed heroism, gallantry and mutual respect during the battle.

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16 March, 2012

War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension rates increase

The War Disablement Pension and Veteran’s Pension payment rates will increase from 1 April as part of the annual cost of living adjustment, the Minister of Veterans’ Affairs Nathan Guy has confirmed today.

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15 February, 2012

New Zealanders commemorate the anniversary of the fall of Singapore

Veterans’ Affairs Minister Nathan Guy has commemorated the 70th anniversary of the fall of Singapore at a wreath laying ceremony in Wellington today.

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