Services
Anzac Day services are being held across the Auckland region on Thursday 25 April 2019.
Prepare for your local service by downloading the programme (available here from 23 April) onto your phone or device.
When attending any service, it is strongly recommended to carry water oneself, wear a hat and make sure to put on a sunscreen.
Maori Television broadcast
If one canott attend an Anzac Day event in person, the Dawn Service in front of Auckland War Memorial Museum will be broadcast live on Maori Television.
Lights
Vector Lights on Auckland Harbour Bridge will shine to commemorate Anzac Day with a stunning light and sound show (23-25 April, 6pm-midnight). Visit vector.co.nz/lights for the accompanying audio track.
Auckland War Memorial Museum Tamaki Paenga Hira will also light up on on 23, 24 and 25 April for Anzac Day.
Public transport
Auckland Transport's normal Sunday and Public Holiday timetables for public transport will apply.
There will be additional services to the dawn service at Auckland War Memorial Museum in the Domain and free travel all day on Thursday 25 April for SuperGold and Veteran’s SuperGold cardholders, plus uniformed servicemen and women, and retired services personnel with RSA membership cards.
See full details on the AT website.
Click on a link below to find services in different areas:
CENTRAL AUCKLAND & HAURAKI GULF ISLANDS
Auckland Domain Dawn Service
Assemble: 5.30am in the Auckland War Memorial Museum underground carpark.
Service: 6am at Auckland Domain in front of Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Road closure details: 3am-1pm Wintergarden Rd, Museum Circuit, Maunsell Rd Ext, Cenotaph Rd, Football Rd and The Crescent.
Other details: Secure Parking will offer Anzac Day parking at The Old Brewery, corner Khyber Pass Rd and Suiter St (entry off Suiter St) for a gold coin donation. Proceeds to the RSA. Attendants are on site to collect donations. Use of the pay machines is not required.
Contact: Eddie Nock 021 078 130 or Karem Colmenares 021 195 1276
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Audio Description of the Auckland Domain Dawn Service
Details: Thursday 25 April, 4.40am-7am at Auckland Domain.
Booking: Booking is essential and must be received by Thursday 18 April. To book, email Nicola at Audio Described Aotearoa audiodescribedaotearoa@gmail.com or call or text her on 021 035 8513 (information required: Name, address, email, mobile phone number, how many headsets are needed, and do you need a sighted guide).
Assembly: Gather at the Blind Foundation and arrive at Auckland Domain from Maunsell Road Ext to Auckland Museum underground carpark at 5am. A staff member will walk with you to an assigned spot near the cenotaph area at 5.15am. Please note, this reserved area will be opened to the public at 5.15am (if space allows).
Guides: If you’re up for being a volunteer guide, please contact Nicola on the email address or mobile number above.
Auckland Domain Civic Service
Assemble: 10.30am in the Auckland War Memorial Museum underground carpark.
Service: 11am at Auckland Domain in front of Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Road closure details: 3am-1pm, Wintergarden Rd, Museum Circuit, Maunsell Rd Ext, Cenotaph Rd, Football Rd and The Crescent
Other details: Secure Parking will offer Anzac Day parking at The Old Brewery, corner Khyber Pass Rd and Suiter St (entry off Suiter St) for a gold coin donation. Proceeds to the RSA. Attendants are on site to collect donations. Use of the pay machines is not required.
Contact: Karem Colmenares 021 195 1276
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Great Barrier Island Service
Service: 12pm at Tryphena Hall, Tryphena
Contact: Kit Cunningham 021 448 444
Onehunga Service
Assemble: 9am, corner of Onehunga Mall and Arthur St
Service: 10am at Onehunga RSA, corner of Onehunga Mall and Princes St
Road closure details: Rolling road closures for duration of event
Contact: Rona McKenzie 021 324 894
Orakei Service
Assemble: 10.10am at theTile Warehouse carpark next to Orakei RSA Clubrooms, 178 Kepa Rd
Service: 10.30am at Orakei RSA Clubrooms, 178 Kepa Rd
Other details: Wheelchair and disability spaces available. Breakfast will be served from 7.30am-9.30am
Contact: Pam Whitaker 09 528 6245 or 021 406 301
Mt Wellington/Panmure Service
Assemble: 9.15am, 163 Queens Rd in the carpark
Service: 10am at Panmure Community Hall, 7-13 Pilkington Rd
Road closure details: Rolling road closures in place for the duration of the event.
Contact: Leon Matthews 021 0226 2121
Pt Chevalier Service
Assemble: 10am corner of Alberta St and Pt Chevalier Rd
Service: 11am at Pt Chevalier RSA, 1136 Great North Rd
Road closure details: Rolling road closures in place for the duration of the event.
Contact: Bill Ashdown 021 930 059
Waiheke Island Dawn Service
Assemble: 5.30am at 10 Belgium St, Ostend shops
Service: 5.50am at Waiheke War Memorial Hall, corner of Belgium St and Ostend Rd
Road closure details: 5.30am-6.30am Belgium St will be closed for the event
Wet weather option: The service will be held in the Waiheke War Memorial Hall
Other details: Parking along Belgium St, Anzac Park area closed from 4.30am-12pm
Contact: Brendan Demchy 027 202 0221
Waiheke Island Civic Service
Assemble: 10.45am at 10 Belgium St, Ostend shops
Service: 11.10am at Waiheke War Memorial Hall, corner Belgium St and Ostend Rd
Road closure details: 10.30am-12pm Belgium St will be closed for the event
Contact: Brendan Demchy 027 202 0221
NORTH AUCKLAND
East Coast Bays Dawn Service
Assemble: 5.30am
Service: 6am at War Memorial, Manly Esp, Browns Bay
Road closure details: 4.30am-11.30am 784 Beach Rd, Bowling Club, Bute Rd (Glen Road to Clyde Rd), Clyde Rd (from Bute Rd to Valley Rd), Valley Rd (Oban Rd to Clyde Rd), Beach Front Lane
Other details: Boat ramp at Browns Bay will be closed from 5am-7am
Contact: Genieve Abrahams 021 827 089
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
East Coast Bays Civic Service
Assemble: 8.15am.
Service: 8.45am at War Memorial, Manly Esp, Browns Bay
Road closure details: 4.30am-11.30am 784 Beach Rd, Bowling Club, Bute Rd (Glen Road to Clyde Rd), Clyde Rd (from Bute Rd to Valley Rd), Valley Rd (Oban Rd to Clyde Rd), Beach Front Lane
Other details: It would be appreciated if boat owners refrain from launching boats at Browns Bay during the service
Contact: Genieve Abrahams 021 827 089
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Hibiscus Coast Community RSA Service – Whangaparaoa
Assemble: 10.45am Hibiscus Coast Community RSA, 43A Vipond Rd, Stanmore Bay
Service: 11am Hibiscus Coast Community RSA
Contact: David Dryden RSA Vice President 0210 230 1350 or email ddas@xtra.co.nz
Warkworth Dawn Service
Service: 6am at War Memorial, Church Hill, Warkworth
Wet weather option: the event will be held in the Warkworth Fire Station
Contact: Warkworth RSA 09 425 8568
Warkworth Civic Service
Service: 10.30am at War Memorial, Church Hill, Warkworth
Wet weather option: the event will be held in the Warkworth Fire Station
Wellsford Dawn Service
Assemble: 5.45am at 1 Port Albert Rd
Service: 6.am at RSA, 1 Olympus Rd
Road closure details: 5am-8am Port Albert Rd (from Rodney St to Davies Rd)
Contact: Wellsford RSA 09 423 8172
WEST AUCKLAND
Waikumete Dawn Service
Service: 6am at Cenotaph, Waikumete Cemetery, corner Great North Rd and Glenview Rd, Glen Eden
Contact: Terry Urbahn 021 195 9173
Other details: Road closures will be in place around Waikumete Cemetery
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Waikumete Civic Service
Service: 11am at Cenotaph, Waikumete Cemetery, corner Great North Rd and Glenview Rd, Glen Eden
Other details: Road closures will be in place around Waikumete Cemetery. Temporary bylaw in place. No dogs allowed (except service dogs) at Waikumete Cemetery from 5am-1pm on Anzac Day.
Contact: Terry Urbahn 021 195 9173
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
SOUTH & EAST AUCKLAND
Howick Dawn Service
Service: 6am at Stockade Hill
Road closure details: Picton St (between Parkhill Rd and Mellons Bay Rd), Wellington St (between Picton St and Fencible Dr), Mellons Bay Rd (between Ridge Rd and Cheriton Rd), Ridge Rd (between Picton St and Bleakhouse Rd) closed 5am-7am
Contact: Mike Cole 021 238 8464
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Howick Civic Service
Service: 11am at Stockade Hill
Road closure details: Picton St (between Parkhill Rd and Mellons Bay Rd), Wellington St (between Picton St and Fencible Dr), Mellons Bay Rd (between Ridge Rd and Cheriton Rd), Ridge Rd (between Picton St and Bleakhouse Rd) closed 10.30am-12pm
Contact: Cici Dwe 021 723 708
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Manukau Memorial Gardens Dawn Service
Service: 6am at Monument, Manukau Memorial Gardens.
Contact: Cici Dwe 021 723 708
Otahuhu Civic Service
Service: 9.30am at Otahuhu War Memorial, Great South Rd.
Road closure details: Great South Rd between Mangere Rd and Alexander St.
Contact: Cici Dwe 021 723 708
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Papakura Dawn Service
Service: 6am at Cenotaph, corner Great South Rd and Opaheke Rd.
Road closure details: Great South Rd (from Nelson St to Averill St), Opaheke Rd (from Chapel St to Great South Rd), Wellington St (from Great South Rd to East St), Wood St (from Railway St West to East St).
Contact: Cici Dwe 021 723 708
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Papakura Civic Service
Service: 9am at Cenotaph, corner Great South Rd and Opaheke Rd.
Road closure details: Great South Rd (from Nelson St to Averill St), Opaheke Rd (from Chapel St to Great South Rd), Wellington St (from Great South Rd to East St), Wood St (from Railway St West to East St).
Contact: Cici Dwe 021 723 708
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Pukekohe Dawn Service
Service: 6am at Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall
Road closure details: Massey Ave (between Graham St and Edinburgh St) closed 5.30am-12.30pm. Massey Ave between Graham St and Roulston St will re-open at 6.30am
Contact: Cici Dwe 021 723 708
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April
Pukekohe Civic Service
Service: 11am at Pukekohe War Memorial Town Hall
Road closure details: Massey Ave (between Graham St and Edinburgh St) closed 5.30am-12.30pm. Massey Ave between Graham St and Roulston St will re-open at 6.30am.
Contact: Cici Dwe 021 723 708
NEW! Download the programme here from 23 April