Youth played a big role in last year’s Anzac Day commemorations in Kerikeri, but this year they will run the whole event, in possibly a first in the country
Youth played a big role in last year’s Anzac Day commemorations in Kerikeri, but this year they will run the whole event, in possibly a first in the country
In possibly a first for the country, young people will run Anzac Day commemorations in Kerikeri this year.
Anzac Day, April 25, is the day the country commemorates the fallen and all those who have served in series of events nationwide.
“This year they are running both services with our support. Last year the students were very supportive in helping with the Poppy Day Appeal and on the day helping with the Veterans Breakfast at the Homestead Hotel.
“I believe we are the only RSA that employs students to run the services. We are throwing the torch to the younger generation while we still can and hopefully they will be able to carry on as we ‘oldies’ move on.”
In recent years there have been concerns that Anzac Day may lose its significance, or its draw, as the veterans died out, but Godfrey said that was not the case and the younger generation were keen to get involved and keep the services going.
