Full text of the Crown apology to Vietnam Veterans, read in Parliament today ( 28/05/2008) by NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark: The Crown formally acknowledges the dedicated service of the New Zealand Regular Force personnel deployed during the Vietnam War,… Continue Reading
The children of veterans who believe their health has suffered because of their parents’ possible exposure to Agent Orange or radiation deserve access to free medical care and counselling, the Government has been told. The committee charged with inquiring into… Continue Reading
The Committee is charged with determining whether exposure to defoliants during the Vietnam War or to nuclear radiation during the British atmospheric tests at Christmas and Malden Islands has been responsible for health problems experienced by veterans’ children, and if so, to recommend to Government appropriate measures to assist those affected. Continue Reading