Anzac Day
Anzac Day (25 April) is observed in New Zealand as a day of commemoration for those who died in the service of their country and to honour returned servicemen and women.
25 April is the anniversary of the landing of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps at Gallipoli in 1915. Anzac Day services are held throughout the country in remembrance of the 2,721 New Zealand soldiers who died during the eight-month Gallipoli Campaign.
Since the first commemorative service in 1916, Anzac Day has evolved to the observance we know today, with New Zealanders of all ages attending services across the country from dawn until early afternoon. In the afternoon we relax, spend time with our loved ones and if we are lucky, enjoy a day off work or school.
New Zealanders identify with the spirit of Anzac as it represents the values of courage, compassion, commitment and comradeship and a time we depended on each other as brothers.
Anzac Day – From Dawn to Dusk
Anzac Day 2010
Stories of Remembrance – NZ Post
