The posy-making day took place at Dunedin’s Naval Reserve headquarters HMNZS Toroa, in St Andrew St, yesterday.
The posies would be laid on soldiers' graves at Andersons Bay Cemetery during the popular posy-laying service on Anzac Day morning.
Volunteer Evelyn McDowall said this was her first time taking part.
"Because I don’t get up and go to the dawn services and things like that, I thought this was something I could do, something a bit different and a bit fun."
Ms McDowall said her father served in World War2 and both of her parents were active members of the Returned and Services Association (RSA).
"I feel like this is my way to carry on what my mum and dad used to do — not that they ever did this," she joked.
"They lived in a different era, you know, and we’re not learning much from it, are we?"
Patricia Goding has taken part in posy making every year for the past 10 to 12 years.
"I reckon it’s extremely important to remember the people who served for us."
She planned to spend Anzac Day with her husband in the Montecillo Veterans Home and Hospital.
"We have children, their parents, we have ex-service people, surviving spouses and people that are connected in any way and just want to help out," he said.
Mr Shepherd said the dawn service was a "great community event" that "gets bigger and bigger every year".
"It’s a really poignant service and it serves to ground us for what’s going on for the rest of the day."
He encouraged the Dunedin community to attend this year’s ceremonies.
"I guess it’s the old saying, ‘lest we forget’. It’s about remembering all those who’ve gone before us and made sacrifices so that we can exist like we do today."
