Part of the large crowd that spilled over the edges of the Queens Gardens at this morning's Anzac Dawn Service. Photo by Gerard O'Brien
Brigadier Sean Trengrove, Director General of Reserve Forces and Youth Development speaks at this morning's Anzac Dawn Service. Photo by Gerard O'Brien
Wreath layers move forward to the steps of the Dunedin Cenotaph. Photo by Gerard O'Brien
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The gardens could not accommodate all those attending and many people stood on surrounding streets to hear and participate in the ceremony.
A cool, still morning was broken by the clear dawn as New Zealand and Australian flags were lowered for the Last Post.
Guest speaker Brigadier Sean Trengrove, of Nelson, detailed pre-dawn military operations followed on the battlefields of World War 1 and World War 2.
He reminded those present of Anzac Day's meaning to both defence personnel and civilians, young and old.
Today marks the 97th anniversary of Australian and New Zealand Army Corps landings at Gallipoli during WW1.
