SitRep April/May 2008 edition Download PDF version

A long time between drinks

It’s been a long time between drinks hasn’t it? Ten years since Parade ‘98 Vietnam Remembered, with the march through Wellington and the reception we received – I remember still.

John Carde - 28/May/2008

Nurse ‘proud to have done my bit’

“I will be coming to Tribute08. . . because I want to be part of the group that did go over there, and while we’ve not always got good press, I want to show I’m proud to have done my bit.”

Margaret Jupp - 26/May/2008

Are you travelling from Christchurch to Wellington for Tribute08?

We are seeking expressions of interest from Vets and family members who may wish to travel from Christchurch to Picton (and return) with Mainland Coaches.

- 26/May/2008

Open to the public on Sunday evening at the TSB Bank Arena. The Good Night Vietnam Concert will be a repeat of the Veteran’s Concert from Saturday night. Venue: TSB Bank Arena Public Concert Sunday 1 June 7.30pm. $25.00 to $45.00. Public book

- 26/May/2008

Theatre performances of Ka Mate Ka Ora

Ka Mate Ka Ora is playing at Capital E Theatre in Civic Square at 2pm and 5pm on Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June for registered veterans and family members. The season begins on Wednesday 21 May and runs to Sunday 1 June and is open to the public outsid

- 26/May/2008

The Exhibition: Vietnam

Throughout the weekend, veterans and family members can visit the exhibition Vietnam - not just a 12 month tour, at The Academy of Fine Arts at Queens Wharf. The full season runs from Thursday 29 May to 8 June, open from 10am to 5pm daily.

- 26/May/2008

Tribute08 to honour Vietnam

The death-bed plea of a comrade and “best mate” inspired a Vietnam Veteran to fi ght for offi cial recognition of the suffering endured by other veterans and their families. Chris Mullane talks to Ian Carson about the journey towards Tribute08, a Vietnam

Chris Mullane - 26/May/2008