
Media Releases & SpeechesPlease direct all media enquiries regarding Tribute08 to Fraser Carson. Over the weekend he will be available on 021 669 101. Speech by AVM (Rtd) Robin Klitscher, CBE, DFC, AFC at the Basin ReserveAddress by AVM (Rtd) Robin Klitscher, CBE, DFC, AFC, National President RNZRSA at the Basin Reserve, Wellington on Sunday 1 June 2008. 1 June 2008 Speech by Lt Gen (Rtd) Don McIver, CMG, OBE at the Civic Welcome CeremonySpeech by Lt Gen (Rtd) Don McIver, CMG, OBE at the Welcome Ceremony, Friday 30 May at Civic Square. 30 May 2008 Speech by Lt Gen (Rtd) Don McIver, CMG, OBE at the Prime Minister's ReceptionSpeech by Lt Gen (Rtd) Don McIver CMG, OBE at the Prime Minister’s Reception, at Parliament on Saturday 31 May. 31 May 2008 Speech by Lt Col (Rtd) Chris Mullane, MBE on behalf of Vietnam Veterans & Families during Whakanoa and Parliamentary WelcomeReply to the Prime Minister, Rt Hon Helen Clark and Leader of Opposition, John Key by Lt Col (Rtd) Chris Mullane, MBE on behalf of Vietnam Veterans & Families during Whakanoa and Parliamentary Welcome 31 May 2008 Chris Mullane Address to The Basin Reserve Ceremony by Lieutenant General J. Mateparae, ONZMGovernor-General, Vietnam veterans and your families – including Vietnam veterans of Australia and the United States, veterans of other conflicts and invited guests [Australian Minister of Veterans Affairs, US Ambassador, Australian High Commissioner], we Lieutenant General J. Mateparae Prime Minister, Rt Hon Helen Clark – Whakanoa and Welcome Home Ceremony for Viet Nam Veterans at Parliament Grounds,WellingtonPrime Minister, Rt Hon Helen Clark – Whakanoa and Welcome Home Ceremony for Viet Nam Veterans at Parliament Grounds,Wellington Rt Hon Helen Clark United States Senator John McCain sends Tribute08 a messageKia Ora! John McCain Hon Rick Barker's address at the Civic Welcome, Tribute08, Civic Square, Wellington.Acknowledgements Hon Rick Barker Hon Phil Goff speech at the launch of the Tribute08 Exhibition: Vietnam – not just a 12 month tour.Members of Parliament, Chief of Defence Lieutenant General Jerry Mateparae, veterans’ leaders and veterans, distinguished guests, ladies and gentlemen. Hon Phil Goff Apology welcomed by veterans groupsJoint release from RNZRSA President Robin Klitscher and Tribute08 Chairman Chris Mullane The Prime Minister’s apology today to Vietnam veterans and their families has been welcomed by the Royal New Zealand Returned and Services' Association (RNZRSA) an Dr Stephen Clarke |
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