Anzac Day

Anzac Day is held annually on 25 April, the anniversary of New Zealand and Australian soldiers landing on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915, to commemorate and honour our service personnel.

Poppies being laid at the Pukeahu National War Memorial Park.

Anzac Day events on Thursday 25 April 2024

This is an overview of the events that commemorate our returned servicemen and women, and those that died during the service of their country.

Time Activity Location
6am Dawn Service Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Buckle Street, Te Aro (view on Google Maps)
9am Wellington's Citizens' Wreath Laying Service Wellington Cenotaph, corner of Lambton Quay and Bowen Streets, Wellington Central (view on Google Maps)
11am Anzac Day National Commemoration Service Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Buckle Street, Te Aro (view on Google Maps)
2.30pm Atatürk Memorial Service Atatürk Memorial, Tarakena Bay, 166 Breaker Bay Road, Breaker Bay (view on Google Maps)
5pm Last Post Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Buckle Street, Te Aro (view on Google Maps)

Check the Wellington RSA website for any updates or changes.

Other Anzac Day events on Thursday 25 April 2024

Time Activity Location
10.30am Brooklyn Anzac Day Service Brooklyn School, Washington Avenue, Brooklyn (view on Google Maps)
10.30am Mākara Anzac Day Service St Matthias’ Church, 2 South Makara Road, Mākara (view on Google Maps)
11am Karori Anzac Day Service Ben Burn Park, Campbell Street, Karori (view on Google Maps)

For more information on Anzac Day in Wellington, see the Manatū Taonga (Ministry for Culture & Heritage) website.