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3 days ago · Nowadays, Anzac Day speeches tend to downplay the imperial loyalty that defined New Zealand society’s commitment to the wars. Instead, the focus is on the physical and psychological wounds – communal and personal – left by mass violence.
20 hours ago · The Australian 15th Battalion was forced back but counter-attacked and recaptured the ground later in the day, before being relieved by New Zealand troops. Operations at Anzac in early June returned to consolidation, minor engagements and skirmishing with grenades and sniper-fire. Operations: June–July 1915
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20 hours ago · Also, keep in mind that small local businesses might be closed on these days. Check with restaurants where you plan to eat as they might plan to close. If they are open, make reservations ahead of time as they may be busier than usual. Key Public Holidays in New Zealand: Waitangi Day: February 6. Anzac Day: April 25.
4 days ago · In January 1916, while World War I was still being fought, it was announced that 25 April would in future be remembered as ‘Anzac Day’ each year. This was the date on which the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (‘ANZACs’) had landed at Gallipoli and had made great sacrifices.
3 days ago · Anzac Day, a national day of remembrance in both Australia and New Zealand commemorates the sacrifices of the brave men and women who served in the armed forces initially during WWI at Anzac Cove so we could be free. How much do you know about it?
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3 days ago · Anzac Day, observed on April 25th each year, solemnly commemorates the sacrifices of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps (ANZAC) soldiers who fought and died at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I.
4 days ago · Waitangi Day (Treaty of Waitangi established British sovereignty over New Zealand), 6 February (1840); Anzac Day (commemorated as the anniversary of the landing of troops of the Australian and New Zealand Army Corps during World War I at Gallipoli, Turkey), 25 April (1915) Constitution
