Alexandra-Clyde RSA president Debra Warburton closes the Armistice Day service in Alexandra. : Armistice Day marked around the region

At Wanaka, the New Zealand flag is raised and lowered by Ralph Fegan. : Armistice Day marked around the region

Wanaka women (from left) Avis Munro, Lesly Stewart and Catherine Little, who have connections to men who served in World War 1 and 2, observe a minute's silence at the Wanaka War Memorial. : Armistice Day marked around the region

About 20 people gathered at the Invercargill Cenotaph yesterday. : Armistice Day marked around the region

The Armistice Day ceremony in Arrowtown. : Armistice Day marked around the region

Former Royal New Zealand Air Force helicopter pilot Waitaki district councillor Kelli Milmine speaks at the North Otago Returned and Services Association (RSA) Garden of Memories during Armistice Day commemorations yesterday. : Armistice Day marked around the region

orrisons farmer Paul Paton (left) recites a prayer at the Palmerston war memorial yesterday as Palmerston RSA president and master of ceremonies Tom Price listens. PHOTOS: HAMISH MACLEAN, LAURA SMITH, ADAM BURNS, MIRANDA SPARY, ADAM BURNS, MARK PRICE &... : Armistice Day marked around the region