Not all wounds bleed.
This is the powerful message and new focus of this year's Anzac Day.
Whangarei's RSA president, Chris Harold, said the psychological effects of war such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder are well overdue for some recognition and are a much larger problem than many realise.
Harold said the mental effects of war had become a larger topic of conversation over the past few years, but it should have been looked at earlier.
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The new focus was another factor contributing to Whangarei's evolving dawn service, which have continued to grow in recognition and size over recent years.
Four years ago when Whangarei's dawn service was held at Rose St about 2000 people turned out.
The move to Laurie Hall Park had seen attendance increase dramatically and in 2015 about 10,000 people made the early morning effort to remember those who had served our country.
Last year, 9000 people attended the 6am service and Harold is hoping for a similar turnout tomorrow. Harold said Laurie Hall Park accommodated larger groups of people who wish to attend such as schools.
Today,the grounds were being mown and matting being laid in preparation for tomorrow's service.
Already in place are 30 white crosses, each representing 1000 of the New Zealanders who fought in WWI and never returned home.
Tomorrow's Anzac Commemorative Services in the Whangarei District are Whangarei Dawn Parade Fall in at RSA, 5.40am, Whangarei Dawn Service Laurie Hall Park 6am, Ngunguru Sports Complex 6.15am, Hukerenui - Monument Rd Tapuhi 9am, Pehiaweri Marae Glenbervie 10am, Whangarei Maunu Lawn Cemetery 10am, Kamo Memorial Hall 10am, Whananaki School 10.30am, Hikurangi School 10.30am, Maungakaramea Sports Club 11am, Waipu - at Monument 11am, and Whangarei Heads Manaia Club 2pm.