There's hope the Government is about to change its mind and allow the repatriation of 32 Kiwi soldiers buried in Malaysia.
Veteran's Affairs Minister Craig Foss currently opposes the idea, but Newshub understands he's poised to make an announcement about the issue.
The soldiers died serving New Zealand in the Vietnam War and Malayan Emergency, and their remains are buried at two sites in Malaysia. Both sites are unprotected, unmaintained, and aren't official Commonwealth War Graves.
A majority of the 32 soldiers are at Terendak Cemetery, which is inside a military base and has restricted access, making it difficult for people to visit and pay respects. The remainder are at another cemetery in Kuala Lumpur.
Labour's David Shearer says repatriation of the remains is a no-brainer for the families that want it. He hopes Mr Foss changes his mind.
"The Australians have done it. They brought their bodies home a couple of years ago."
Families of those buried there recently spoke to MPs at a select committee about it, and petitioned the Government to change its stance. Mr Shearer says it was a powerful message.
"National members, as well as Labour and the Greens and New Zealand First all felt pretty much the same thing which was if it could be reconsidered and if we could make the effort, it would be well worth it and would be the right thing to do," says Mr Shearer.
He says the cost of repatriation is peanuts in the grand scheme of things, and would be money well spent if it meant families could visit their fallen loved ones without having to jump through hoops in a foreign land.
"They have to go to a military barracks. It's a difficult trip to get there. It just makes it very painful for those people," he says.
Mr Foss' office wouldn't confirm when the announcement would be, but it's expected to be this week.
Newshub.
