Anzac Day is a time to reflect on the servicemen and servicewomen, past and present, who have displayed courage and self-sacrifice serving our country.
The number of in-person services and ceremonies across the region is reduced as a result of the red-light setting when planning was undertaken.
Popular services at Waikumete and Browns Bay have been cancelled for this year, while the dawn service at the Auckland War Memorial Museum is not open to the public.
There are still many ways for all Aucklanders to honour the military veterans they know, by commemorating at home or in the community.
Check below for details of any parades and services across the region, as well as online events to commemorate Anzac Day on Monday 25 April 2022.
Please note: This list only includes services of which the council has been notified. People are encouraged to also check with their local RSA or community Facebook pages.
Details: This will be a small special service by veterans for veterans and a small group of dignitaries. Members of the public are encouraged to stay at home and watch the service on Māori Television.
Contact: civicevents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Details: Cancelled
Service: 12pm at Tryphena Hall, Great Barrier Island
Further details: Followed by refreshments at the Barrier Social Club
Contact: Kit Cunningham, 021 448 444 or kit@gbi.nz
Service: 10.30am outside Clubrooms, 1 Francis St, Grey Lynn
Contact: Kris Hall, 09 376 2909 or kris@greylynnrsc.org.nz
Online service: 9.30am. This event will be live-streamed and displayed on a large screen outside the hall.
Other details: There is a limited public service at Mt Albert War Memorial Hall this year. The capacity is 200. Access the live-streamed event online here: youtube.com/watch?v=M-ntIfxDPx0
Contact: 09 301 0101, civicevents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Note: There will be a small service held on site with a limit of 100 attendees based on the venue capacity. However, the service will be live-streamed, so the public can join. Please join 10 minutes before the start time.
Online service: 10am. Please join the online live service here: livestream.com/vidcom/mountroskillwarmemorialhallanzacservice
Parade assembly: 9.30am at 163 Queens Rd, Panmure
Parade commences: 9.40am at Queens Rd, right into Pilkington Rd, right into Community Hall carpark. Best viewed either side of Queens Rd.
Road closure: 9.35am-9.50am Queens Rd from Church Cres to Pilkington Rd; Pilkington Rd from Pleasant View Rd to Queens Rd.
Other details: Carparking on Main St or Panmure Hotel carpark. Hall access is limited to 200 under RED. Entry will be granted to those with a Covid-19 passport and wearing a mask while inside. Those on the parade should also wear a mask and keep a minimum of 1 metre separation. All welcome back to the Landmark Bar at 163 Queens Rd, Panmure for full afternoon celebration and entertainment.
Service: 10am at Panmure Community Hall
Contact: Leon Matthews, 021 0226 2121 or president@panmure.rsanz.org
Parade assembly: 8.45am, Teed Street, Newmarket
Parade commences: 9am at Broadway, Newmarket
Service: 9.05am at Olympic Park Broadway, Newmarket
Contact: Di Goldsworthy, 021 222 7749 or di@newmarket.co.nz, newmarket.co.nz
Service: 10am at Club Onehunga 2020 clubrooms, 1st floor, 57 Princes Street, Onehunga
Other details: Service followed by live entertainment, restaurant open, raffles and refreshments.
Contact: Rona McKenzie, 021 324 894 or manager@clubonehunga2020.co.nz, clubonehunga2020.co.nz
Video display: This year, there will not be an Anzac Day service held in St Heliers. The public is invited to watch an Anzac Day-themed video playing at the St Heliers War Memorial from 8am-2pm.
Contact: 09 301 0101, civicevents@aucklandcouncil.govt.nz
Service: 5.50am at Waiheke War Memorial Hall, corner of Belgium St and Ostend Rd
Wet weather option: In the event of wet weather, the service will be held in the Waiheke War Memorial Hall
Other details: Wreath laying at service - Military/Service wreaths only. Members of the community are invited to attend the Dawn Service, welcome to lay a wreath after main ceremony completed. Gates to the cenotaph remain open until mid-afternoon for community wreath laying and private commemorations. Only RSA members can enter the RSA premises afterwards.
Contact: admin@waihekersa.com
Service: 10.30am at 48 Rosebank Rd, Avondale
Other details: $5 breakfast and $15 lunch, vaccination pass entry only
Contact: Bernie Thomsen, 021 061 3080 or office@avondalersa.org.nz, avondalersa.org.nz
Service: 11.30am at 64-74 Railside Ave, Henderson
Other details: All welcome. Lunch and entertainment will follow the service. A light lunch will be served at 1pm in the Clubrooms. Entertainment 2pm-6pm is Dennis Marsh and Brendan Dugan
Contact: Barry Rieper, 021 927 552 or email secmanager@hendersonrsa.co.nz, hendersonrsa.co.nz, Facebook: Hendersonrsa & Henderson RSA
Service: 10.30am at Laingholm Hall, corner Victory Rd and Lookout Dr
Other details: Morning tea in hall after service. Believed to be the only service in the country organised by a fire brigade on behalf of the community
Contact: Graeme Booth, 021 764 741 or graeme.booth@fireandemergency.nz
Parade assembly: 8.45am at Memorial Square, New Lynn
Parade commences: 9am at McRae Way, right into Great North Rd, left into Memorial Dr, left into Totara Ave. Public are welcome to join the parade.
Service: 9.30am at New Lynn RSA, 2 Veronica St, New Lynn
Road closure: Full road closure McRae Way, Great North Rd, Memorial Dr, Totara Ave from 8.30am-9.30am
Other details: If the RED COVID alert system is still applicable, our service will be limited to 200 people.
Contact: Dale Mays, 027 664 4681 or dale@newlynnrsa.org.nz, newlynnrsa.org.nz, Facebook: New Lynn Memorial RSA
Service: 2.30pm at Lion Rock Memorial Reserve
Contact: piharsa@xtra.co.nz
Service: 10.30am at Titirangi RSA, 502 South Titirangi Rd, Titirangi
Other details: Club opens at 8.30am for pre-service tea & coffee. Buffet lunch available from 12pm. Entertainment from 1.30pm. Dinner service from 5.30pm. Attendees limited to 200 people. Masks must be worn when moving around the club, at the bar and ordering and collecting food during lunch and dinner service. We look forward to seeing our members and guests on Monday 25 April to commemorate Anzac Day 2022. Lest we forget.
Contact: Tania Pattullo or Laura Richardson, 09 817 6415 or office@titirangirsa.co.nz, titirangirsa.co.nz
Parade assembly: 10.30am at 39 Township Rd, Waitakere
Parade commences: 11am, Fire Station to RSA
Service: 11am at 39 Township Rd, Waitakere
Road closure: Township Rd, Fire Station to RSA
Contact: Jane Martens, President Waitakere RSA, president.waitakerersa@gmail.com
Note: There will be no public service held this year as the RSA will be hosting an online service for the public to join in. Please join in 10 minutes before the start time.
Online service: 10am. Please join the online live service: Live-stream link: jxlive.tv/birkenhead-anzac-service-2022/
Service: 7am at Coatesville Settlers Hall, 4 Mahoenui Valley Rd, Coatesville
Further details: Light refreshments will be served in the Coatesville Settlers Hall following the service.
Contact: Neil Baudinet, 027 499 3532 or neilb@mtblanc.co.nz
Note: There will be no public outdoor service held this year. However, the RSA will be hosting a live-streamed service for the public to view. Please join the link at 9.30am to view the pre-recording of the wreath-laying ceremony held earlier by Devonport RSA and Devonport-Takapuna Local Board.
Online service: 10am. Please join the online live-streamed service: youtube.com/watch?v=ZS3_vLVBs10
Service: 6.30am at 130 Garfield Rd, Helensville
Other details: Service follows dawn service at Parakai Domain
Contact: Rex Keane, 027 293 2768, rex@pinesestate.co.nz, kaipararsa.co.nz, facebook.com/KaiparaRSA
Parade assembly: 10.30am at 26 Commercial Rd Helensville
Parade commences: 10.50am along Commercial Rd to Kaipara Memorial RSA.
Service: 11am at 49 Commercial Rd
Other details: Members of the public are requested to stand on the pavements, to allow the parade to pass. Please comply with any Government mandates.
Road closure: Commercial Road from Rimu St to Garfield Rd from 10.30am-12pm.
Contact: Rex Keane, 027 293 2768, rex@pinesestate.co.nz kaipararsa.co.nz, facebook.com/KaiparaRSA
Service: 10am at Matakana War Memorial, 988 Matakana Rd, Matakana
Parade: 9.55am along footpath in front of War Memorial.
Contact: matakanafokgv@gmail.com and facebook.com/MatakanaWarMemorial
Service: 1pm at 365 Hibiscus Coast Hwy, Orewa