New Zealand's Veterans' Affairs Minister Chris Penk announces reductions in the VIP home-help scheme due to claim backlog, affecting elderly veterans.

New Zealand's Veterans' Affairs Minister Chris Penk announces reductions in the VIP home-help scheme due to a backlog of claims, affecting elderly veterans. The scheme, initially praised, now faces criticism for high costs and wait times of up to a year. Veterans' Affairs will focus more on processing essential claims. The RNZRSA, expressing disappointment, offers to assist the government in service delivery.

March 20, 2024
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