Each year on the 25th of April, New Zealand and Australia come together to commemorate Anzac Day. The date itself marks the anniversary of the landing of New Zealand and Australian soldiers, on the Gallipoli Peninsula in 1915. 

However, it also commemorates all New Zealanders killed in war and honours returned servicemen and women, from all conflicts. 

Due to the impact of Covid-19 the Returned and Services Association (RSA) and Auckland Council, made the difficult decision to cancel all public Anzac Day commemorations and postpone the RSA's Poppy Day appeal. This is the first time Anzac Day services have been cancelled since 1916. 

The Online Cenotaph team has worked with New Zealand Historians and families to share some stories on the History and meaning of Anzac Day, and the lives of veterans who have served for New Zealand. We are extremely grateful to all those who have contributed.