One of the Government's four key priorities for its second term that impacts on Vote Veterans' Affairs - Defence Force is:
- Delivering better public services to New Zealanders within tight financial constraints.
The Government's 10 public service results set for the next three to five years include 'Improving interaction with Government'. The key results that impact on Vote Veterans' Affairs - Defence Force are:
- New Zealanders can complete their transactions with the Government easily in a digital environment.
The Government's underpinning policy related to veterans is 'Respecting Veterans, Honouring Service'. This is substantiated by the broader principles of:
- Respecting Veterans
- Strengthening Communities
- Dignity for Older New Zealanders.
| - Veterans are acknowledged and recognised for their service and sacrifice and the community is aware of the role veterans have played and continue to play in developing New Zealand as a nation.
- Working in partnership with NZDF, the impacts of service on eligible veterans and their dependants are monitored and they have information about, and access to, services and supports that promote wellbeing.
- The veteran's perspective is considered as part of government decision-making on issues that impact on their lives.
| Departmental Output Appropriations:
Administration Services
Policy Advice
Services and Payments to Veterans
Non-Departmental Output Appropriations:
Development and Maintenance of Services Cemeteries
Support for Veterans and Their Families
Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses:
Medical Treatment
War Disablement Pensions
Special Annuities
Interest Concessions
Non-Departmental Other Appropriations:
Ex-Gratia Payments
Debt Write-Down for Benefits and Other Unrequited Expenses |
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