18 Apr 2023

The RSA wants a second national day to honour war veterans

From Morning Report, 8:19 am on 18 April 2023

One week out from ANZAC Day, the Returned and Services' Association has revealed it is pushing for a second national day to honour the country's war veterans.

RSA national president Sir Wayne Shelford, who says the thousands who have returned from military deployment in the last 35 years don't believe their service is valued.

Buck Shelford, as he was known when he was the All Blacks captain, spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.