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Anzac Day
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Anzac Day (April 25) is a national day of remembrance which commemorates the New Zealand (and Australian) military personnel who have served in conflicts overseas. The first Anzac day was observed in 1916. The day is marked by dawn services and commemorative marches. Poppies and wreaths are traditionally laid at memorials around Christchurch and Canterbury.
Anzac wreath and poppies
Close-up of an Anzac wreath and poppies which, for the first time, have been made using paper sourced from Auckland and not from the Royal British Legion in Richmond, Surrey in the United Kingdom.
Anzac Day parade
Members of the Returned Services Association marching from St James Park to the Papanui RSA on Anzac Day carrying wreaths.
Anzac Poppies - old and new
Patricia Tihema, a worker at the Christchurch RSA, with the old and new styles of poppies that are sold just before Anzac day.
Anzac Day parade
Members of the armed forces and veterans in Cathedral Square heading towards ChristChurch Cathedral during the Anzac Day dawn parade.
Anzac Centenary Memorial, Halswell Road
View of an Anzac Centenary Memorial near War Memorial on Halswell Road, Halswell.
Anzac Day dawn service in Cathedral Square
Crowds gathered outside ChristChurch Cathedral next to the Citizens War Memorial during the Anzac Day service.
Anzac Day dawn service in Cathedral Square
War veterans and local dignitaries gathered by the Citizens War Memorial in Cathedral Square, next to ChristChurch Cathedral, for the Anzac Day dawn service.
Anzac Day parade, Wigram Pipe Band
View along Cashel Street looking east towards the Bridge of Remembrance during the Anzac Day Parade. In the foreground the Wigram Pipe Band is marching. William (Bill) Penman is the bagpiper at the...
My late father's last Anzac Day parade at Papanui
My late father's last Anzac Day parade at Papanui roundabout heading to Papanui RSA.
Anzac biscuits at St Albans School
St Albans school students Abigail Bills-Strange and Bridie Sweetman, with their teacher Elizabeth Craythorne, with Anzac biscuits being sold at the school. The money raised will go to the Returned...
Rangiora Anzac Day parade
Anzac Day procession on High Street in Rangiora.
School children assembling for the Anzac Day Parade
A group of school students walking with flags at the start of the Anzac Day Parade at 301 Halswell Road.
Cranmer Square, Dawn service
Photographer's note: Christchurch community coming together to remember those who have fought, Cranmer Square, Dawn service.
Dawn service in Cranmer Square
Photographer's note: Dawn Service in Cranmer Square. Cranmer Square.
Anzac Day ceremony at Heathcote War Memorial
Anzac Day ceremony at the Heathcote War Memorial situated at the intersection of Bridle Path Road, Martindales Road, and Flavell Street.
Ōtautahi and Tuahiwi welcome party
A combined Ōtautahi and Tuahiwi welcome party performing a traditional greeting to returned servicemen at Tuahiwi on Anzac day.
Anzac Day dawn parade
The women's section of the New Zealand armed forces marching down Colombo Street during the Anzac Day dawn parade.
Watching the Anzac Day service in Halswell
Close-up of a boy proudly wearing the hat from his grandfather's war uniform whilst watching the Anzac Day service at 320 Halswell Road, across from the War memorial.
Anzac Day dawn service in Cathedral Square
Able Cadet Michael Stewart next to the Citizens War Memorial in Cathedral Square, whilst wreaths are laid during the Anzac Day dawn service.
Anzac Day dawn service in Cathedral Square
Petty officer cadet Cory Hodson standing in rest-on-arms reverse position at the Citizens War Memorial in Cathedral Square, during the Anzac Day dawn service next to ChristChurch Cathedral.
New Brighton War Memorial on Anzac Day
Wreaths at New Brighton War Memorial on Anzac Day.
ANZAC parade on Beach Road, Akaroa
A well attended turnout for this event nearly 40 years ago. The Akaroa Silver Band leads the way followed close behind by members of the R S A, Sea Scouts, Cubs, Girl Guides and Brownies.