Anzac Day Civic Service

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

Palmerston North will come together to honour the sacrifices of New Zealand’s servicemen and women this Anzac Day, Friday 25 April.

The city’s official commemorations will take place in Te Marae o Hine – The Square, with the Dawn Service at 6am, followed by the Civic Service at 9am.

As part of the Civic Service, we’re inviting schools and community groups to get involved and show their respects by signing up to take part in the Anzac Day parade and/or laying a wreath. Fill out this form by 16 April if your school or community group are interested in being involved in the service.  

Other Anzac Day services in Palmerston North

A range of additional Anzac Day services will be held across the city and wider region, including:

• Palmerston North Dawn Service – 6am
• Linton Military Camp Dawn Service – 6am
• Ashhurst Dawn Service – 6am
• Pohangina Service – 10am
• Te Rau o Te Aroha Māori Battalion Hall Service – 10.30am
• Bunnythorpe Service – 10.30am
• Ashhurst Civic Service – 12pm

When

Location

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