Anzac Day is one of the most important national occasions for both Australians and New Zealanders. In 2020, for the first time in history, Anzac Day Services across New Zealand have been cancelled due to COVID-19. Even though public Anzac Services are unable to go ahead, it does not mean that the tradition of remembering and commemorating our veterans and service personnel should be cancelled too.
The RSA and New Zealand Defence Force would like you to join us to remember those who have given their lives for our country. This is a time to pay respect and acknowledge the many thousands of our military people who are serving or have served, who are called upon to support New Zealand in times of war, conflict and disasters.
Join us at 6:00 am on Saturday 25 April. Stand at your letterbox, at the front door, in your lounge rooms, balconies, in your driveway. Wherever you are in the world, stand with us and take a moment to remember our fallen – but please stay within your ‘bubble’.
Tune into Radio NZ National (AM & FM frequencies), listen live on the internet or on your phone (download app here) for the official dawn service broadcast commencing at 6:00 am. Veterans are encouraged to wear their medals just as they would for the official public gathering. The morning service includes…
- The Last Post
- Ode of Remembrance in Te Reo & English
- National Anthems
- Address by Hon. Ron Mark, Minister of Defence / Minister for Veterans
Let’s show the world our support! Take a photo or a video clip and Tag #StandAtDawn #AnzacDay @RSANational @NZDefenceForce
Donate And Download a Facebook Profile Frame – With GiveALittle.
The poppy has, for a long time, been the international symbol to remember and honour those who have served and sacrificed so much for our nation and way of life. Wearing a poppy is a way to signify your respect, acknowledge our history, appreciate the efforts of our soldiers, sailors, airmen and women of our armed forces and the freedom they fought to preserve for us and the generations to come.
Unfortunately, this year we are not able to provide the traditional RSA Poppy to wear, due to the lockdown restrictions. In place of this, we have created a ‘virtual poppy’ to proudly wear on your social media profile. All we ask is that you donate at “Givealittle” to assist current and former serving personnel and their families and to assist the amazing work that is done every day. Then download your profile frame and show your support.
Don’t let COVID-19 impact your ability to support our service people for 2020. Donate & show your support. The RNZRSA and service personnel; past, present & future thank you again for your ongoing support.
Apart, but together as one.