Waitaki deputy mayor Melanie Tavendale, Minister and Waitaki MP Jacqui Dean and the RSA's Ian Kofoed by Oamaru's Great War Memorial. PHOTO: SHANNON GILLIES
A crisp morning greeted attendees at today's dawn service at Oamaru's Great War Memorial.
About 1500 people filled lower Thames St to sing the national anthems of New Zealand and Australia, pray and pay respect to soldiers of the past and those currently serving in conflicts and peace missions all around the globe.
Waitaki deputy mayor Melanie Tavendale conducted the official welcome supported by Waitaki District councillor Jim Hopkins.
Minister Jacqui Dean spoke about remembrance and Returned and Services Association's Ian Kofoed delivered the Anzac dedication.
