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Anzac Day national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand - find out how we remember our servicemen and women.
About Anzac Day
Anzac Day is observed annually on 25 April.
It honours New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned and serving servicemen and women.
The date marks the anniversary of the landing of Australian and New Zealand soldiers (the ANZACs) on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. The aim was to capture the Dardanelles and open a sea route to the Bosphorus and the Black Sea. At the end of the campaign, Gallipoli was still held by its Ottoman Turkish defenders.
Thousands lost their lives during the Gallipoli campaign, including 2779 New Zealanders.
On 25 April, ceremonies are held at war memorials all across New Zealand, and in places overseas where New Zealanders gather.
Lower Hutt Cenotaph maps
We have two maps to help us remember those who fought for us:
- Lower Hutt and Petone Cenotaphs Map Journal.
Addresses for 29 of the men commemorated on the Petone and Lower Hutt Cenotaphs, combined with short sketches and photos. - Map of addresses for Lower Hutt's WW1 men.
Addresses and information of the 188 men who died in WW1 and are honoured on the Petone and Lower Hutt Cenotaphs.
2025 Anzac Day Services
Lower Hutt Dawn Service
5:45am - Parade assembles outside the Civic Centre, Laings Road
6:00am - Service held at the Cenotaph, Anzac Memorial Lawn (outside War Memorial Library), Queens Drive
Lower Hutt Civic Service
9:45am - Service held at the Cenotaph, Anzac Memorial Lawn (outside War Memorial Library), Queens Drive
Eastbourne Service
9:40am - Parade assembles at Ballinger Park, Oroua Street
10:00am - Service held at Memorial Gates, Muritai Road
Petone Flag Ceremony
7:00am - Flag Ceremony held at the Anzac Memorial Flagstaff, Petone Railway Station
Petone Service
8:15am - Parade assembles in Bracken Street
8:30am - Service held at Garden of Remembrance, Memorial Park
Stokes Valley Service
10:45am - Parade assembles at Scott Court (ready to march at 10.45am)
11:00am - Service held at Stokes Valley RSA, Hawthorn Crescent
Taita Service
11:00am - Parade assembles at Taita Lawn Cemetery Gate, Rimu Street
11:15am - Service held at Taita Lawn Cemetery
Wainuiomata Services
6:00am - Dawn Service at the Wainuiomata Town Centre, Queen Street. Followed by the Flag Raising at the Wainuiomata Memorial Gardens.
11:30am - Anzac Parade and Civic Service at the Wainuiomata Town Centre, Queen Street
All are welcome to attend.