In NZ
NZDF personnel will be involved in a wide range of Anzac Day activities on 25 April including dawn and civic ceremonies around the country.
A national wreath laying ceremony at the National War Memorial in Wellington will be attended by senior Defence personnel. A 12 hour, dawn to dusk vigil will be held at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior.
To further raise awareness of our Kiwi troops overseas, the NZDF has launched Operation Anzac Spirit, a design competition for Year 6 to 10 students.
Overseas
Veterans' Affairs New Zealand: Anzac Day Services in Gallipoli, Turkey
The anniversary of the landing at Gallipoli is marked by many NZDF personnel overseas. Defence Force representatives and dignitaries are present at the dawn ceremony at Gallipoli. This service attracts thousands of Australians, New Zealanders, and people from all over the World.
More than 400 New Zealand Defence personnel will be serving overseas on Anzac Day, in places such as Timor-Leste, the Solomon Islands, Afghanistan, and Lebanon. New Zealand’s joint efforts overseas; not only with Australians, but with many other nations. Deployed New Zealanders and Defence Attaches will attend special commemorations on the day.
Over 400 Kiwi troops will be working overseas this Anzac Day. You can post a general message or a message to an individual service person. Messages will be delivered to the overseas missions on 25 April.
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