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ANZAC Day

In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand

Thousands of people across the country have gathered to attend Anzac Day dawn services around New Zealand.

People of all ages woke up before dawn to stand and remember those who fought and died in war.

Here are some of the best photos from services around Aotearoa.

Auckland

Navy sailors march past the Auckland Cenotaph as part of today’s dawn service.
Navy sailors march past the Auckland Cenotaph as part of today’s dawn service. Photo credit: New Zealand Defence Force
Thousands of people stand and watch the dawn service.
Thousands of people stand and watch the dawn service. Photo credit: Newshub
Service people marching in front of onlookers.
Service people marching in front of onlookers. Photo credit: RNZ
Children could be seen sitting on top of shoulders to get a view.
Children could be seen sitting on top of shoulders to get a view. Photo credit: Newshub
Veterans march together at the service.
Veterans march together at the service. Photo credit: RNZ
People standing in warm clothes watching the service.
People standing in warm clothes watching the service. Photo credit: Newshub
Silence washed over the crowds as servicepeople began their parade.
Silence washed over the crowds as servicepeople began their parade. Photo credit: RNZ
The sunrise stunned thousands of Kiwis in the crowd.
The sunrise stunned thousands of Kiwis in the crowd. Photo credit: Newshub
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: New Zealand Defence Force
A member of the New Zealand Defence Force watching on.
A member of the New Zealand Defence Force watching on. Photo credit: Newshub
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: Newshub

Wellington

Australian Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell and New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short.
Australian Chief of Defence Force General Angus Campbell and New Zealand’s Chief of Defence Force Air Marshal Kevin Short. Photo credit: New Zealand Defence Force
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro.
Governor-General of New Zealand Dame Cindy Kiro. Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ

Christchurch

In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ

Kerikeri

In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ
In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: RNZ

Taupō

Veterans and the public joining NZDF personnel for a dawn service in Taupō
Veterans and the public joining NZDF personnel for a dawn service in Taupō Photo credit: New Zealand Defence Force

Whangaparaoa

In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: Supplied

Motueka

In pictures: Kiwis attend Anzac Day dawn services across New Zealand
Photo credit: Supplied

Napier

An orange and red sunrise filled the sky in Napier.
An orange and red sunrise filled the sky in Napier. Photo credit: Supplied