Hawke’s Bay Anzac Day services in pictures

Napier's Memorial Square was as poignant as it was picturesque. Photo / Paul Taylor

Welcome sun fell on most of the region’s Anzac Day services on Saturday morning.

Photographer Paul Taylor set out to capture the colour and sanctity at a few of the well-attended local services.

Big Napier crowds enjoyed the early Saturday Anzac Day sun. Photo / Paul Taylor

Havelock North's service was as popular as ever. Photo / Paul Taylor

Students from Havelock North High School pay their respects. Photo / Taylor

Private Steph O'Brien with Noah O'Brien and Loui O'Brien at the Lone Pine Dawn Service. Photo / Paul Taylor

Michael Birch from Hastings arriving at the Havelock North service. Photo / Paul Taylor

Oscar McLaughlin of the City of Napier Cadet Unit. Photo / Paul Taylor

Sukdeep Singh Kara (centre) and members of the Sikh community pay their respects in Napier.

Commanding Officer Andy Hunt from HMNZS Te Kaha was a guest speaker in Napier. Photo / Paul Taylor