Vietnam vets believe Agent Orange caused their health problems, but no compensation from government

From Morning Report, 8:28 am on 3 June 2021

Maori Vietnam veterans who believe Agent Orange has caused chronic health problems for them and their descendants fear their fight for compensation may die with them.

Their call is being considered by the Waitangi Tribunal in the long-awaited Military Veterans Kaupapa Inquiry.

For many living with skin infections, cancers, respiratory problems and children born with deformities time is running out.

Te Aniwa Hurihanganui reports.