Devonport RSA - Local Support Advisor:
Please see our 'Support' page to find out how we can support you.
If you require any assistance or help with attending medical appointments, shopping or for any other reasons please feel free to contact our Local Support Advisor, Gail Kennett, on:  021446011 or [email protected] ​
Returned & Services Association (National RSA):
The RSA's Mission is to support veterans and their families.The RSA was formed in New Zealand in 1916 by returning ANZACs during World War One to provide support and comfort for service men and women and their families.
The Royal New Zealand Returned and Services Association is made up of 182 local RSAs around the country, each an entity in their own right, with over 102,000 members. Local RSAs are managed by their own executive committee while being united with the RNZRSA in our strategic pillars, vision, and values.
NZ Defence Force:
"We keep Aotearoa New Zealand safe and secure. Our core task is to protect the sovereign territory of New Zealand including our Exclusive Economic Zone. We advance our nation’s interests through military operations at sea, on land and in the air. Our equipment and expertise supports people and communities in need at home, across our region, and around the world."
Veterans' Affairs & Veteran's Pension:
​Veterans’ Affairs New Zealand supports those whose service in the New Zealand armed forces has put them at significant risk of harm to be well at home, at work and in their communities.
Phone: 0800 483 8372
​Email: [email protected]
Veteran's Pension
You may get Veteran's Pension if you or your partner:
  • have Qualifying Operational Service
  • are an NZ resident and normally live here, and
  • are aged 65 years or over.
You can get extra benefits if you have a Veteran's Pension (rather than NZ Superannuation):
  • You automatically get a Community Services Card — this will be combined with your Veteran SuperGold Card.
  • Your pension isn't reduced if you need long-term hospital care.
  • After your death, your partner or children may be able to get a lump sum payment.
  • You may be able to get lump sum payment on the death of your partner.
​To apply: Contact the Veteran's Pension Centre, part of the Ministry of Social Development.
Click here for further information.
We Served:
A service directory for NZ veterans and service personnel.  The idea of a service directory for veterans and current armed forces personnel arose out of a discussion with Veterans’ Affairs and other veteran support organisations. WeServed.nz directly links to all the organisations participating in the website. The service directory on the site identifies the sorts of services which might be needed, and then links those who are searching to those who can provide those services.  WeServed.nz is sponsored by the Ranfurly Veterans’ Trust.
'We Served' Health & Wellbeing Directory:​
Useful Websites/Information:
Govt.nz (Family & Whanau) is your guide to finding and using government services, such as:
Information about NZ Super, payment dates, rates and more, including a 'Services for Seniors' brochure.  
NOTE: If you 'qualify' as a Veteran you (and your partner) should be entitled to receive Veteran's Pension (click here for more information and the benefits to both yourself and your partner) - this is paid to you in lieu of NZ Super.
Information on how to get help at home, community services and care options.
Ratepayers can apply for a rebate on their rates bill for the current rating year from 1 July to 30 June.  You must return your application to the council by 30 June. Eligibility criteria apply.
Auckland Council/Auckland Transport:
Call 09 3010101 to report something that is causing an immediate risk to the safety of a person, people or property.

Avoiding Frauds & Scams:

Think and double check before you click on links in text messages/emails etc...

If it seems too good to be true - it probably is!
Advice from Westpac NZ regarding different types of scams and how to avoid them.
Kiwi Bank talks about how to recognise a scan, including how scammers have been intercepting business’ email accounts, and sending an email from the business’ email address asking the customer to pay into a different bank account as they have recently changed banks.  They may also alter bank account details on invoice.  See tips on how to prevent paying into wrong bank account and more. 
Torpedo Bay Navy Museum
The National Museum of the Royal New Zealand Navy is the kaitiaki – guardian of the Royal New Zealand Navy’s memory. The museum is one of the most intact examples of a nineteenth century mining establishment in New Zealand and possibly in the Southern Hemisphere.   The museum is located at Torpedo Bay, Devonport and includes a licensed café, children’s playground,  meeting areas and a modern learning space.
Local Information:
Click on the images below for links to local information (not sponsored)
Devonport Directory
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Takapuna Directory
Flagstaff/Observer Magazines