Anzac

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Lost Luggage Chaos Threatens New Zealand's Anzac Day Plans

Anzac Day - Civic Service - Dubai Airport - Gallipoli - Gallipoli Campaign - Hamilton City Council - New Zealand Defence Force - Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC - Veterans

Panic ensues as NZDF instruments go missing in Dubai floods, leaving Anzac services in jeopardy. Hamilton anticipates huge turnouts, but will the band play on?

Anxiety grips the New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) as their luggage, including crucial instruments for the Anzac Day service at Gallipoli, disappears in the chaos of Dubai's floods. With only a single instrument and a few uniforms recovered, the traditional event faces uncertainty for the first time in history. Hamilton braces for large crowds at its Anzac Day services, but the missing band equipment casts a shadow over the solemn commemorations. Despite the setbacks, the spirit of remembrance remains strong as communities across Waikato prepare for dawn services and civic commemorations.

As the NZDF grapples with the challenge of lost luggage on their journey to Gallipoli, the significance of recent veterans is emphasized by former soldier Mark Compain. His poignant reminder echoes the sentiments of many as Anzac Day approaches, honoring the sacrifices of those who served. Kutarere Marae takes center stage in Ōpōtiki for the dawn service, continuing the tradition of rotating marae hosts. From Gallipoli to Gaza, the Anzac legacy lives on, reminding us of the enduring impact of those who served in past conflicts.

Gallipoli's Anzac Day services are a reminder of the brave ANZAC forces who exemplified valor during the Gallipoli Campaign. The United States Department of State pays tribute to their courage and sacrifices, reflecting on the debt of gratitude owed to these courageous soldiers. Commemorative events in Ngāruawāhia and beyond provide moments for reflection and remembrance, ensuring that the legacy of the Anzacs is upheld for future generations to honor and respect.

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'Panic' as Defence Force luggage lost ahead of Anzac Day Gallipoli ... (RNZ)

For the first time in history, New Zealand's contribution at the Gallipoli Anzac dawn service is up in the air.

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Lost luggage leaves New Zealand's band without instruments for ... (The Guardian)

Bags went missing in Dubai floods, with embassy staff only able to retrieve one instrument and a handful of dress uniforms for defence force musicians.

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Anzac Day 2024: Hamilton expects large crowds for local services (New Zealand Herald)

Hamilton City Council is expecting large crowds for its Anzac Day services at Memorial Park tomorrow. Observed on April 25 each year, Anzac Day marks the...

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New Zealand Defence Force attendance at Gallipoli's Anzac Day ... (Newshub)

The NZDF were travelling to Gallipoli through Dubai Airport when their 65 bags were lost.

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Anzac Day: Recent veterans need to be remembered - 'they'll just ... (RNZ)

Former NZ soldier Mark Compain (left) on deployment with the NZDF. · Wellington ANZAC Day dawn service · RSA Board chair Martyn Dunne.

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Anzac Day 2024: What services are on in Waikato? (New Zealand Herald)

The dawn service begins at 6am, with the parade leaving the corner of Victoria St and Anzac Parade at 5.45am and finishing about 6.40am. ○ Hamilton Civic ...

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SunLive - Ōpōtiki ANZAC parade and Civic commemorations - The ... (SunLive)

The rotation of marae for the dawn service will see Kutarere Marae host this year's commemorations with the pōhiri at 6.30am followed by breakfast. Ōpōtiki ...

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Anzac Day 2024: From Gallipoli to Gaza: remembering the Anzacs ... (New Zealand Herald)

OPINION When New Zealanders commemorate Anzac Day on April 25 , it's not only to honour the soldiers who lost their lives in World War I and subsequent...

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ANZAC 2024 Kia Kotahi R (Scoop.co.nz)

The full day of Anzac programming, the 19th year of Whakaata Māori coverage, will include live crosses to the Auckland War Memorial Museum dawn service and, ...

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ANZAC Day - United States Department of State (Department of State)

Today, we pay homage to the valor and sacrifice of the ANZAC forces who epitomized courage during the Gallipoli Campaign. We reflect, too, on the debt of ...

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Lost luggage threatens NZDF's Gallipoli Anzac Day plans (TVNZ)

Dubai suffered severe flooding last week – and amid the chaos, New Zealand Defence Force bags were waylaid.

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Where to remember them this Anzac Day (Stuff.co.nz)

Civic service - 10.45am seated for 11am start. Ngāruawāhia War Memorial Hall, Galileo St. Following the service, a march to The Point Cenotaph where you are ...

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What's happening for Whakaata Māori on Anzac Day? (Te Ao Māori News)

This year's broadcasts theme will be derived from the words of Tā Apirana Ngata from his 1943 treatise on Te Moana-nui-a-Kiwa Ngarimu VC, 'The Price of ...

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SunLive - 99-year-old veteran to lead Anzac procession - The Bay's ... (SunLive)

Betty Percy, resplendant in her NZ Army uniform, ready to lead the procession at Arvida Ocean Shores Village on Anzac Day. Photo: Bob Tulloch. The spirit of ...

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Hamilton pays tribute to fallen heroes on Anzac Day ... (Indian NewsLink)

Praneeta Mahajan Hamilton, April 24, 2024. Hamiltonians are gearing up to honour the valour and sacrifice of our fallen and returned servicemen and women as ...

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Anzac Day: How to mark the day in your town (New Zealand Herald)

Each year, April 25 draws large crowds in major centres such as Auckland's War Memorial Museum or Christchurch's Cathedral Square. This year, some regions are ...

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NZDF Gallipoli contingent 'in good position' for Anzac Day (New Zealand Defence Force)

The New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) Gallipoli contingent considers it is now in a position to fully carry out their ceremonial roles in Gallipoli Anzac Day ...

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Anzac Day 2024: Waikato Navy officer part of commemorations in ... (New Zealand Herald)

A Navy officer and bandsman from Waikato has travelled to Gallipoli for the third time, where he will take part in Anzac Day commemorations. Petty Officer.

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Anzac Day: Follow live updates from across Aotearoa (RNZ)

Veterans, military members and the public will join together to remember those who served and died in military campaigns around the world. • Anzac Day marks the anniversary of New Zealand and Australian troops landing on the Gallipoli peninsula, now part ...

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Anzac Day marked around the world by New Zealand Defence ... (New Zealand Defence Force)

From dawn services across New Zealand to Anzac biscuits in South Sudan, serving New Zealand Defence Force (NZDF) personnel will be commemorating Anzac Day ...

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Explainer: Why do we commemorate Anzac Day? (Newshub)

Anzac Day marks the first big military action by Australian and New Zealand soldiers in Gallipoli in 1915.

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Quiz: What food item is Anzac Day associated with? (TVNZ)

Think you know your Kiwi trivia? Pride yourself in keeping up with the news? Test yourself with today's 1News Daily Quiz.

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SunLive - ANZAC Day: 'We will remember them' - The Bay's News First (SunLive)

ANZAC – Australia New Zealand Army Corps – Day commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders who served and died during the war. Mount Maunganui Dawn Service.

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Anzac Day 2024: Samoan-Kiwi shares her journey to a special ... (New Zealand Herald)

A young Samoan-Kiwi is among those set to perform at the Anzac Day commemorations in Gallipoli this year - and will lay poppies on behalf of her friends and ...

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Live stream: Anzac Day 2024 dawn service (1 News)

The Anzac Day broadcast, at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington, marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers ...

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Australians gather at Anzac Day services across the country to ... (ABC News)

The National Dawn Service at the Australian War Memorial in Canberra has wrapped up, with more than 32,000 people paying their respects. This year's ...

Stop, pause and honour this Anzac Day (Department of Defence Ministers)

In Australia, the national Anzac Day Dawn Service is being held in the Sculpture Garden of the Australian War Memorial, while the RSL Veterans' March is, for ...

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Anzac Day: Service times and locations, trading hours and weather (New Zealand Herald)

Thousands have gathered at dawn ceremonies around the country to commemorate Kiwis who have given their service - and for many, their lives - in military...

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Watch: Attendees at New Plymouth's Anzac Day dawn service lift car ... (RNZ)

In true Anzac spirit, New Plymouth RSA president and veteran Graham Chard could be heard rallying the troops. "Kia ora whānau, do we have any muscle men out ...

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Anzac Day: Servicemen's story tells of ties between NZ, Australia (RNZ)

When a Whanganui flight sergeant was shot into the sea, an Australian soldier wrote to his mother of his "great courage and resolution".

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Anzac Day 2024: Rotorua Boys' High School head boy Jared Lasike ... (New Zealand Herald)

In a room full of dignitaries, guest speakers, leaders, men, women and children paying their respects to war heroes, it was a speech from a Rotorua Boys'...

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Anzac Day: Michael Atherton on history of pianos during World War II (RNZ)

Emeritus Professor Michael Atherton shares the remarkable efforts of troops to get pianos to the front during World War II.

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Governor-General's Anzac Day speech: 'We honour all who have ... (1 News)

Dame Cindy Kiro spoke at the Pukeahu National War Memorial in Wellington this morning.

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Anzac Day 2024: Northlanders share their families' connections to war (New Zealand Herald)

War often feels worlds away, but battles fought on overseas soil has touched the humble lives of Northlanders. From a Far North farming family who lost ...

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