Observed annually on 25 April, ANZAC Day is one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s most important days of national commemoration.
It marks the anniversary of the first major action by New Zealand and Australian forces during the First World War, landing on the Gallipoli peninsula in Turkey. ANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps.
ANZAC Day commemorates those we’ve lost to war and honours returned servicemen and women. Join us in remembering them during ANZAC ceremonies in Horowhenua. Lest we forget.
ANZAC Day Levin Ceremonies
Next date: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 05:45 AM
ANZAC Day commemorates those we’ve lost to war and honours returned servicemen and women.
Join us in remembering them during ANZAC ceremonies in Horowhenua. Lest we forget.
Dates and Locations
Levin Dawn Service
Assemble on the corner of Kent and Winchester Streets at 5.45am. The parade will head to the Cenotaph at 6am for a 6.15am service. At 6.45am the parade will return to Kent Street.
In the event of bad weather, the Dawn Service will be moved to the Levin RSA on Devon Street.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 05:45 AM
Levin Civic Ceremony
Assembles on Kent Street, past Thompson House Gardens at 10am. The parade will move off to the Cenotaph at 10.10am for a 10.15am service.
In the event of bad weather, the Levin Civic Ceremony will take place inside Te Takeretanga o Kura-hau-pō.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM
Levin Retreat Ceremonies
4.45pm The Avenue Cemetery
5.15pm Tiro Tiro Road Cemetery
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 04:45 PM
ANZAC Day Foxton Ceremonies
Next date: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 05:30 AM
Dates and Locations
Foxton Dawn Service
Assemble on Clyde Street, outside Foxton Memorial Hall at 5.30am. The parade will head off to the Cenotaph at 5.45am for a 6am service.
In the event of bad weather, the Foxton Dawn Service will be moved to the Foxton Memorial Hall. An announcement will be made on our Facebook page.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 05:30 AM
Foxton Civic Ceremony
Assemble at Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom, 92 Main Street, Foxton at 9am for the Civic Service. The parade will move off to the Cenotaph at 9.35am, marching down Wharf Street, for the wreath ceremony at 9.40am.
In the event of bad weather, the Civic Ceremony will take place inside Te Awahou Nieuwe Stroom. An announcement will be made on our Facebook page.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 09:00 AM
ANZAC Day Shannon Civic Ceremony
Next date: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 11:15 AM
Dates and Locations
Shannon Civic Ceremony
Assemble at 11.15am at the corner of Vance Street and Plimmer Terrace. The parade will move off to the Cenotaph at 11.25am for an 11.30am service.
In the event of bad weather, the service will move to the Shannon Memorial Hall on Grey Street. An announcement will be made on our Facebook page.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 11:15 AM
ANZAC Day Ōhau Civic Ceremony
Next date: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 03:00 PM
ANZAC Day commemorates those we’ve lost to war and honours returned servicemen and women.
Join us in remembering them during ANZAC ceremonies in Horowhenua. Lest we forget.
Dates and Locations
Ōhau Civic Ceremony
3pm Formal reflections and acknowledgement of ANZAC Day at Ōhau Community Hall. 3:30pm Tea/Coffee and ANZAC biscuits at Ōhau Community Hall.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 03:00 PM
ANZAC Day Tokomaru Civic Ceremony
ANZAC Day commemorates those we’ve lost to war and honours returned servicemen and women.
Join us in remembering them during ANZAC ceremonies in Horowhenua. Lest we forget.
Dates and Locations
Tokomaru Civic Ceremony
Meet at RSA and Country Club, Matipo Street for the Civic Ceremony at 10am.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 10:00 AM
ANZAC Day Waitārere Beach Civic Ceremony
ANZAC Day commemorates those we’ve lost to war and honours returned servicemen and women.
Join us in remembering them during ANZAC ceremonies in Horowhenua. Lest we forget.
Dates and Locations
Waitārere Beach Civic Ceremony
Meet at the Waitārere Beach Bowling Club, Park Avenue at 8.30am for tea and coffee. The service will commence at 9am.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 08:30 AM
ANZAC Day Moutoa Civic Ceremony
Next date: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 09:00 AM
Dates and Locations
Moutoa Civic Ceremony
9am Moutoa Memorial Gates, Foxton-Shannon Road
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 09:00 AM
ANZAC Day Foxton 28th Māori Battalion Service
Next date: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 05:00 AM
Dates and Locations
Foxton 28th Māori Battalion Service
Service at St John’s Methodist Church, Avenue Road at 5am. Head to cenotaph for Foxton Dawn Service at 5.45am for a 6am service.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 05:00 AM
ANZAC Day Manakau Special Memorial Service
Next date: Friday, April 25, 2025 | 07:20 AM
Dates and Locations
Manakau Special Memorial Service
Assemble outside Manakau Hall to march to the War Memorial on Honi Taipua Street at 7.20am.
When
- Friday, April 25, 2025 | 07:20 AM