Anzac Day 2025

Next date: Friday, 25 April 2025 | 06:30 AM

The council and our local RSA have come together to bring you a parade and service on the forecourt of the Whanganui War Memorial Centre, Pukenamu Queen’s Park, and other commemorative services at Pākaraka, Pākaitore (Moutoa Gardens) and Brunswick.

Service information

Whanganui War Memorial Centre Service

All ex-service personnel, members of the RSA Women’s Section, all kindred associations and members of the public are invited to assemble outside Davis Library, Pukenamu Queen’s Park, at 6.15am sharp and parade to the Whanganui War Memorial Centre forecourt to take part in the Service of Commemoration at 7.00am.

Please note the service will begin at 7.00am following the parade to the forecourt. This is a later start time than usual.

Other services

Pākaraka service – 9.30am service at Waitotara County War Memorial

28th Māori Battalion Anzac service – 11.00am service at Pākaitore (Moutoa Gardens)

Brunswick service – 10.00am service at Brunswick War Memorial opposite Brunswick Hall

For more information about the services click here

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