Anzac Day

Anzac Day on 25 April is an integral event in our city's annual calendar. The national day of remembrance commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned servicemen and women.

Palmerston North services take place at the Cenotaph in Te Marae o Hine – The Square.

Anzac Day Dawn Service

Friday, 25 April 2025 | 06:00 AM to 07:00 AM

Join us at the Cenotaph for the traditional service of remembrance at 6am.

Te Marae o Hine – The Square, Palmerston North Central 4410

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Anzac Day Civic Service

Friday, 25 April 2025 | 09:00 AM to 10:00 AM

Registrations are now open for community groups to parade and lay a wreath at our 9am civic service.

Te Marae o Hine – The Square, Palmerston North Central 4410

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Anzac Day resources

Delve into NZHistory's Anzac Day resources

Listen to David Hill's The Red Poppy or Feana Tu'akoi's Lest we Forget on RNZ Storytime