Support for New Zealand military veterans is problematic as it is a limited, highly constrained, opt-in system. There is no over-arching model or logic and no generally agreed definition of who is a veteran, with the exception of a highly-restrictive government determination. This slide set is part of an ongoing project by the author and others to remedy the glaring faults in the current situation.

1. The R.A.S.P. Model
For New Zealand Veterans
By
Emeritus Lieutenant Colonel Simon Ewing-Jarvie PhD
https://unclas.com
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2. VETERANS
& THEIR FAMILIES –
THE COVENANT
‘RASP’ Team of Teams
EMEMBRANCE
UPPORT URPOSE
DVOCACY
remembrance
support purpose
advocacy
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3. VETERANS
& THEIR FAMILIES –
THE COVENANT
‘RASP’ Team of Teams
EMEMBRANCE
UPPORT URPOSE
DVOCACY
remembrance
support purpose
advocacy
Big ‘R’ Remembrance encompasses national and
international events, commemorative activities and
major museums focussed on military service
Big ‘A’ Advocacy includes research, publication, political
lobbying and legal processes on matters regarding veterans
at the national & international level
Big ‘S’ Support is represented in the national
legislation and support mechanisms for financial,
medical and social assistance to veterans and families
Big ‘P’ Purpose is the global and national initiatives which
help the veteran hold on to or re-establish the sense of
purpose that underpins military service
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4. VETERANS
& THEIR FAMILIES –
THE COVENANT
‘RASP’ Team of Teams
EMEMBRANCE
UPPORT URPOSE
DVOCACY
remembrance
support purpose
advocacy
Small ‘r’ remembrance includes unit history,
reunions, individual or team stories through
veteran groups, authors, social media,
community groups and schools
Small ‘a’ advocacy is conducted by the many
veteran advocates in the community on
behalf of individuals or small groups, usually
to right a wrong or win support for them
Small ‘s’ support is provided by the many
NGOs, charities and other entities that exist
primarily to provide assistance to veterans
and their families at the local level
Small ‘p’ purpose is the process, at an
individual or community level, of providing
the means for veterans to maintain the
sense of purpose often lacking after
discharge
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5. Key to Next Slides
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1. The Veteran and family MUST be at the centre of decision-making.
2. A Covenant passed into law will set out the nation’s obligations to veterans. Some resources will follow the
veteran – not go to service providers first. Weak service providers won’t survive
3. For each of the four quadrants the capitalised section is for systemic functions. The lower case is for
matters relating to specific veterans or small groups.
4. Items in black plain font are providers that already exist in this quadrant
5. Items in red italic are possible solutions to gaps in the scan
6. Performance codes are subjective. DOG is weak, RISING STAR is good but there is room for improvement.
QUESTION MARK speaks for itself.

6. • RNZRSA
• NZ Remembrance Army
• SSANZ
• Onward Bar
• Te Kiwi Maia
• NZDF/VANZ
VETERANS
& THEIR FAMILIES –
THE COVENANT
‘RASP’ Team of Teams
EMEMBRANCE
UPPORT URPOSE
DVOCACY
remembrance
support purpose
advocacy
See the list of 31 organisations listed on
the weserved.nz website. There are
many more around the country
including online.
• MCH
• Museums
• Historians / Authors
• Unit reunions
• Media
• Schools & Orgs
• NZDF/VANZ
• ACC
• Academic research
• Community advocates
• Local MPs
• RNZRSA
• Lawyers and consultants
• Closure for veteran
definition & medallic
grievances
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7. • RNZRSA
• NZ Remembrance Army
• SSANZ
• Onward Bar
• Te Kiwi Maia
• NZDF/VANZ
VETERANS
& THEIR FAMILIES –
THE COVENANT
‘RASP’ Team of Teams
Resource & Coord
EMEMBRANCE
UPPORT URPOSE
DVOCACY
remembrance
support purpose
advocacy
See the list of 31 organisations listed on
the weserved.nz website. There are
many more around the country
including online.
• MCH
• Museums
• Historians / Authors
• Unit reunions
• Media
• Schools & Orgs
• NZDF/VANZ
• ACC
• Targeted banking, finance
& superannuation orgs
• Parliamentary Friends
group
• Academic research
• NZ Defence &
Veterans’ Association
• National Security
think tank
• Community advocates
• Local MPs
• RNZRSA
• Lawyers and consultants
• Purpose-based NZ veteran
organisation like Team Rubicon
(USA) or Disaster Relief Australia
• Expanded Reserve Force model
• Closure for veteran
definition & medallic
grievances
• Veterans Day
• Employment law changes
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8. • RNZRSA
• NZ Remembrance Army
• SSANZ
• Onward Bar
• Te Kiwi Maia
• NZDF/VANZ
VETERANS
& THEIR FAMILIES –
THE COVENANT
‘RASP’ Team of Teams
Resource & Coord
EMEMBRANCE
UPPORT URPOSE
DVOCACY
remembrance
support purpose
advocacy
See the list of 31 organisations listed on
the weserved.nz website. There are
many more around the country
including online.
• MCH
• Museums
• Historians / Authors
• Unit reunions
• Media
• Schools & Orgs
• NZDF/VANZ
• ACC
• Targeted banking, finance
& superannuation orgs
• Parliamentary Friends
group
• Academic research
• NZ Defence &
Veterans’ Association
• National Security
think tank
• Community advocates
• Local MPs
• RNZRSA
• Lawyers and consultants
• Purpose-based NZ veteran
organisation like Team Rubicon
(USA) or Disaster Relief Australia
• Expanded Reserve Force model
• Closure for veteran
definition & medallic
grievances
• Veterans Day
• Employment law changes
Copyright (c) 2021 Dr Simon Ewing-Jarvie. May be used non-commercially with source acknowledgement