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Dunedin Services - ANZAC DAY 2023

Thank you to all the businesses who have supported the RSA - see list below of supporting businesses.  
Dunedin Services - ANZAC DAY 2023
Dunedin Services - ANZAC DAY 2023
DunedinApril 25

Big turnouts make it day to remember

Southerners turned out en masse yesterday to honour those touched by war.
Big turnouts make it day to remember
Big turnouts make it day to remember
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SouthlandApril 25

Long-serving bagpiper honoured

In 1974, Mataura Kilties Pipe Band member Paul Bruce took part in his first Anzac Day service at Balfour.
Long-serving bagpiper honoured
Long-serving bagpiper honoured
Central OtagoApril 25

Soldier’s diary tells of French connection

 George Bain "GB" Henderson’s sentences in his 1918 diary may have been brief but his history was long.
Soldier’s diary tells of French connection
Soldier’s diary tells of French connection
QueenstownApril 25

‘Last Post’ duties performed at two services

For those who made it to both the Queenstown and Arrowtown Anzac Day services yesterday, it was doubly impressive to hear Last Post.
‘Last Post’ duties performed at two services
‘Last Post’ duties performed at two services
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South OtagoApril 25

Memorial funding sought

 A small Otago community is hoping its Anzac spirit can springboard a project to enshrine a new commemorative tradition.
Memorial funding sought
Memorial funding sought
FashionApril 25

Poppy dress honours Gallipoli fallen soldiers

About 2800 poppies have been hand-stitched on a dress which aims to remember and honour the fallen soldiers of Gallipoli.
Poppy dress honours Gallipoli fallen soldiers
Poppy dress honours Gallipoli fallen soldiers
North OtagoApril 25

Nerves give way to moving performance

The soothing sound of a cornet on Anzac Day had a different feel to it this year.
Nerves give way to moving performance
Nerves give way to moving performance
Central OtagoApril 25

Day has personal meaning

Many of the crowd gathered to commemorate Anzac Day in Roxburgh yesterday had family connections to soldiers who had faced battle.
Day has personal meaning
Day has personal meaning
NewsApril 25

Balfour piper celebrates 50 years Of ANZAC services

In 1974, Mataura Kilties Pipe Band member Paul Bruce took part in his first Anzac Day service at Balfour.
Balfour piper celebrates 50 years Of ANZAC services
Balfour piper celebrates 50 years Of ANZAC services
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DunedinApril 25

Day always poignant due to father’s death

Anzac Day is always poignant for a Mosgiel woman whose father died at El Alamein when she was only 6 months old.
Day always poignant due to father’s death
Day always poignant due to father’s death
Sponsored ContentApril 24

Southland & South Otago Services - ANZAC DAY 2023

A big thank you to all the businesses who have supported the RSA - see list below of supporting businesses. Livestreaming of the Dunedin ANZAC Dawn Service can be viewed here from 6.20am.It will also be played on Channel 39 at 11am, 5.30pm, 7pm & 9.30pm. 
Sponsored ContentApril 23

Otago Services - ANZAC DAY 2023

Otago Services - ANZAC DAY 2023
Otago Services - ANZAC DAY 2023
Sponsored ContentApril 23

Otago Services - ANZAC DAY 2023

Thank you to all the businesses who have supported the RSA - see list below of supporting businesses.  
Otago Services - ANZAC DAY 2023
Otago Services - ANZAC DAY 2023
Sponsored ContentApril 23

Dunedin Services - ANZAC DAY 2023

Thank you to all the businesses who have supported the RSA - see list below of supporting businesses.  
Dunedin Services - ANZAC DAY 2023
Dunedin Services - ANZAC DAY 2023
DunedinApril 22

Anzac Day events in Dunedin

After three years of Covid disruption, Dunedin’s Anzac Day commemorations return to normal this year, with a full dawn service, posy laying ceremony and services at local community hubs.
Anzac Day events in Dunedin
Anzac Day events in Dunedin
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DunedinApril 18

Anzac Day forecast to be warm, dry

Rain forecast for the start of next week will depart on Tuesday, making way for a balmy Anzac Day this year.
Anzac Day forecast to be warm, dry
Anzac Day forecast to be warm, dry
NationalApril 18

RSA wants extra day to recognise all war veterans

One week out from Anzac Day, the RSA is pushing for a second national day to honour Kiwi war veterans.
RSA wants extra day to recognise all war veterans
RSA wants extra day to recognise all war veterans