Hamilton's Anzac Day Dawn Service will take place at 6am.
Anzac Day is upon us and there are several services and events to honour and remember all New Zealanders who served and died in wars, conflicts and peacekeeping operations.
This year marks the 111th year of Anzac Day commemoration.
In Hamilton, like every year, a display of thousands of poppies will be installed at the corner of Memorial Drive and Anzac Parade.
The Fields of Remembrance Trust will place 350 white crosses in Memorial Park to acknowledge the Hamiltonians lost in conflict.
The poppies will be installed today and removed after the Civic Service on Anzac Day. The crosses will remain until Sunday, April 26.
Hamilton Mayor Tim Macindoe said it had been heartening to see large numbers attending the dawn and civic services in recent years, including young people.
“These ceremonies give us a chance to reflect together and ensure the service of our military personnel is remembered and honoured.”
Meanwhile, a Bike Ride of Respect, starting from the Ngaaruawaahia RSA to Wellington, has been organised by the Tribal Nations Motorcycle Club Aotearoa.
Registration for the ride starts at 9am tomorrow for a 10.30am departure.
For more information, contact TNMC Bobo on 027 222 3394.
Other services can be found below or on the corresponding council websites.
The parade leaves from the corner of Victoria St and Anzac Parade at 5.50am. The service at Memorial Park will finish about 6.50am. After the service, the Hamilton Community Gospel Choir and Salvation Army Band will perform at the Cenotaph.
The civic parade leaves the corner of Anzac Parade and Memorial Drive at 9.50am. The service at Memorial Park will finish about 11.15am. Following the service, the Hamilton Brass Band and the Hamilton Community Gospel Choir will perform. Both services will proceed regardless of the weather. The services will also be livestreamed on the council’s website.
People are asked to gather at 5.45am at Cambridge Town Hall, Victoria St.
Returned service members and those who would like to parade to Cambridge Town Hall are asked to meet outside Onyx Restaurant at 8.30am.
The service will be held at Sunken Cross War Memorial, Mutu St. Returned service members will parade outside the RSA Clubroom, 381 Alexandra St at 5.45am.
This ceremony with veterans and members of the public will be held at Te Awamutu Cemetery, Piquet Hill Rd.
The service will be held at the War Memorial, Anzac Green. Returned service members and those who would like to parade, meet at 10.45am at the RSA Clubrooms, 381 Alexandra St.
From 5am, people can gather at Huntly RSA, 42 William St. At 5.45am there will be a march to the Cenotaph in Wight St. The parade will return to the RSA at 7.15am and leave the RSA to muster for service at Kimihia Cemetery at 7.30am.
At 5.30am people will march from the Police Station on Market St to the Ngaaruawaahia RSA.
The service will be held at the Ngaaruawaahia War Memorial Hall on Galileo St. Following the service, there will be a march to The Point Cenotaph, where residents are invited to attend the laying of the wreaths.
The parade will take place at 5.45am, going from Sealey St, outside BNZ, along Pollen St, to Mary St and Thames War Memorial Civic Centre.
The parade will take place from 9.45am along the same route as the Dawn Parade.
Assemble at 5.45am on the beach adjacent to the Surf Life Saving Club.
Assemble from 5.45am at the Tokoroa RSA on 53 Chambers St.
Assemble at 8.45am at the South Waikato District Council building.
Assemble from 5.45am at the Garden of Memories on the corner of Overdale and Main Sts.
Assemble at 8.45am at The Plaza Theatre, 50 Kensington St.
Those wishing to attend the service at Waiouru Military Camp on Freyberg St will require a recognised form of ID and will need to allow sufficient time for security checks. Queries to Camp Warrant Officer 021 226 9097.
The service will be held outside the National Army Museum, in front of the flag station. Please be in place by 10.45am.