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Anzac Day Dawn Parades: Heartwarming Moments and Memorable Services

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Heartwarming stories and touching moments from Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand. From lifting cars to moving tributes, the spirit of Anzac Day shines bright!

Anzac Day dawn services in New Zealand were filled with heartwarming moments and memorable services, honoring the sacrifice of those who served their country. In New Plymouth, attendees at the dawn service showed true Anzac spirit by lifting a car out of the way to make space for veterans. The New Plymouth RSA president, Graham Chard, rallied the crowd with his inspiring words, fostering a sense of unity and strength. In Stratford, a large crowd gathered for the dawn service, reciting the timeless words 'They shall grow not old' to pay tribute to the fallen.

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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 2024: Large crowd attends Stratford's dawn service (Stratford Press)

They shall grow not old, as we that are left grow old; Age shall not weary them, nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning We.

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Thousands turn out for Dunedin dawn service (Otago Daily Times)

Speakers at the event included Dunedin MP Rachel Brooking and Brigadier Matthew Weston, with Lt William Atkinson from the second 4th Battalion Royal NZ Infantry ...

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Rotorua Anzac Day dawn service: A time to also remember the ones ... (New Zealand Herald)

As dawn pierced Rotorua's night sky, this year's Anzac Day dawn service was not only a time to remember those who had given their lives at war, ...

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Cold and wet start at Wānaka dawn service (Otago Daily Times)

Retired Navy Commander Lyal Cocks led a short service that included a welcome by Ryan Enoka in te reo Māori and English. The national anthems of New Zealand and ...

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'Good Anzac spirit': Dawn service crowd lifts car out of the way (TVNZ)

Video shows the car being moved by many hands after it was left parked directly in front of the seats for veterans.

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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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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 ...

Anzac Day Dawn Service Commemorative Address - Australian War ... (Defence News)

Vice Admiral David Johnston AC RAN: It is a privilege to stand with you on this Anzac Day, together with the members of the Australian Defence Force who ...

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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 ...

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'All we're being asked to do today is to remember' (Otago Daily Times)

Still morning air, a glowing full moon and a sunrise basking the Oamaru War Memorial in pink light. Oamaru's Dawn Service this Anzac Day was a stark ...

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Anzac Day 2024 LIVE updates: Dawn services, two-up across the ... (WAtoday)

Johnson served in the Australian Army for six years and travelled to Melbourne from NSW to take part in the service with his family. He said he was proud to ...

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SunLive - Anzac Day Dawn service at Mount Maunganui - The Bay's ... (SunLive)

Surrounding the Mount Maunganui Cenotaph which stands as a solemn sentinel, the community has gathered to honour and remember the sacrifices of those who served ...

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Anzac Day in the Western Bay of Plenty: Honouring the Anzacs ... (New Zealand Herald)

For me, Anzac Day is about the stories,'' said Royal New Zealand Naval Volunteer Reserve Lieutenant John Ahearn at the Katikati Anzac Day service. “We all.

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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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Thousands of Aucklanders mark Anzac Day at dawn service (1 News)

One ex-serviceman at the Auckland War Memorial Museum told 1News: "I'm standing here because lots of people aren't."

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'A day to remember': Anzac dawn service draws thousands (Stuff.co.nz)

Palmerston North residents crowded into Te Marae o Hine to remember the sacrifices of “ordinary” men and women.

GovernorGenerals Anzac Day Dawn Service Address (Scoop.co.nz)

With our collective remembrance, and steadfast belief in our common humanity, we strengthen our hope and resolve to do what we can to foster dialogue and ...

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Anzac Day Dawn service at Mount Maunganui (New Zealand Herald)

Mount Maunganui RSA Chaplain Marie Gilpin then led an opening prayer, followed by an address by King. “This morning we reflect on the ongoing conflicts around ...

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Thousands gather in remembrance (Otago Daily Times)

Teddy Baker, 1, looks up as LastPost is played at the Anzac dawn service at the cenotaph in Queens Gardens in Dunedin. Teddy was an even younger baby when ...

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