Welcome to MOGVET.NZ

This site is dedicated to New Zealand veterans that deployed to Somalia as part of the UNOSOM, UNITAF and UNOSOM II missions.

Here veterans can check up on planned events, view memorabilia, catch-up with colleges and share memories of time spent in the "MOG".

Upcoming Events

Celebrating 35 Years

New Zealand Somalia Veterans Reunion

23-25 April 2024

Wellington CBD and surrounds.

The reunion is open to all veterans and their guests, who served in Somalia during the early 1990's.

The committee has put together a range of activities for you to attend and some limited edition souvenirs. The souvenirs can be ordered by all veterans even if you are not attending the reunion. Go to the Souvenirs Tab above for further information.

If you have any questions please us the contact us form, visit the FAQs page or sign up as a community member and check the forum notices.

Hope to see you all there.

Darryn "Irvs" Irving

NZSUPPL 1993-1994

UNOSOMII

42 SQN Pre-reunion Function

22 April 2024

10:00 am

2:00 pm

RNZAF Museum, Christchurch

45 Harvard Avenue, Wigram, Christchurch, New Zealand

Meet in the foyer of the Museum where you will escorted into the building. 42 Sqn focussed but invite extended to all Somalia Veterans.

Welcome in and Pōwhiri

23 April 2024

9:00 am

11:00 am

Defence House

34 Bowen Street, Pipitea, Wellington, New Zealand

Morning tea provided.

Veterans Affairs and RSA Presentations

23 April 2024

11:00 am

12:30 pm

Defence House

34 Bowen Street, Pipitea, Wellington, New Zealand

Reunion Dinner

23 April 2024

5:30 pm

12:00 pm

The Thistle Inn

3 Mulgrave Street, Thorndon, Wellington, New Zealand

Time to share a bite and memories over a social drink.

Veterans Waterfront Walk

24 April 2024

8:30 am

9:30 am

Wellington Waterfront

33 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington, New Zealand

Walking train departs from the ferry dock outside Foxglove.

Reunion Lunch

24 April 2024

1:30 pm

4:00 pm

Fox Glove Bar and Kitchen

33 Queens Wharf, Wellington Central, Wellington 6011, New Zealand

You've had a sleep in or visited some friends, time for some lunch.

ANZAC Day Dawn Service

25 April 2024

6:00 am

8:00 am

Pukeahu National War Memorial Park

Pukeahu National War Memorial Park State Highway 1, Te Aro, Wellington, New Zealand

A chance to march together for the first time in like years.

Buying items if you are not attending the reunion.

We don't want any of our veterans to miss out on the souvenirs being produced for the reunion. So if you want a Lapel Pin, Commemorative Coin or Reunion Cap click the "Buy Stuff" button and follow the instructions.

Once our memorabilia shop is up and running you'll be able to purchase, tee-shirts, polo-shirts, hip flasks, and stubby coolers. You'll bale to do that directly via the store which will include extra delivery options.

Buy Stuff