20 Apr 2018

Trauma of war the focus for 96th Poppy Day

From Morning Report, 7:53 am on 20 April 2018

The trauma of war and the toll on soldiers' mental health is the focus of this year's Poppy Day Appeal, Not All Wounds Bleed. Collectors will be out in force today raising money to support this country's veterans of war, conflicts and peace-keeping operations with the 96th Poppy Day Appeal. Funds raised go towards supporting the growing needs of 41,000 veterans and their families. RNZ Veterans' Affairs reporter, Andrew McRae, has this story.