Hon MEKA WHAITIRI: This policy framework has been developed with six effective responses for veterans and their whānau: (1) first focus on the prevention and wellbeing promotion; (2) streamline cross-agency responses; (3) increase health provider awareness and education; (4) maintain military connections; (5) meet the needs of the whole family and whānau, not just the veteran; and, (6) support diversity and cultural needs. This resource will help the more than 140,000 veterans, of which a small number will face significant problems resulting from their service: mental health and/or addiction issues, social withdrawal, poverty, homelessness, violence, and suicide. This policy framework will allow Veterans' Affairs, the Ministry of Health, ACC, Corrections, the Ministry of Social Development, and others to coordinate their response to meet the needs of the veteran and their families.