Dawn Services 2026
Please note: Anzac Day Services are organised at the local level and this list is compiled using information submitted to the RNZRSA's National Office.
As many areas have not submitted their service information - this list is not complete.
If your local service is not listed, you can check your local council's website - or contact your local RSA to find out the details. You can find contact details for your nearest RSA here.
Northland
We rely on local RSA's to provide the information on the Anzac Day Services happening in their area.
Unfortunately, no details have been provided from Northland so we are unable to publish them.
We recommend contacting your nearest RSA for details of the services in your area. You can find contact details for Northland RSA's here.
Auckland
A full list of Auckland Services can be found on the Auckland Council Website.
Waikato
| Area | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Cambridge | 6:00 am | Cambridge Town Hall, Piazza | Refreshments (Tea & Coffee) will be available in the Town Hall after the Service. Gold coin donation appreciated. |
| Hamilton | 6:00 am | Memorial Park | Former service veterans and current service personnel are welcome to march from Victoria St. Fall in Victoria St/Anzac Parade at 0530. All welcome at the Hamilton Workingmen's Club, Commerce St following the parade for breakfast. |
| Matamata | 6.00am | Memorial Centre | Muster at the Matamata RSA at 5.30am and March to Memorial Centre. At the conclusion of the Dawn Service, everyone is invited back to the RSA for a wholesome breakfast. All proceeds of the breakfast go to our Poppy Trust, thanks to volunteers and generous donors! |
| Pauanui | 5:45 am | Pauanui Ocean Beach - ajacent to the Surf Club | Following the Service members of the public invited to the Pauanui Club where breakfast may be purchased - $30 per adult; $20 for children. |
| Tairua/Pauannui | 5:45 am | Tairua Serviceman's Cemetery | RSA Members invited back to the Tairua Rugby Rooms at the conclusion of the service |
| Taumarunui | 6:00 am | Taumarunui Cenotaph |
Note: Weapons will be fired during the service. Members of the public are invited to Taumarunui & District RSA for breakfast. |
| Taupo | 6:00 am | Taupo War Memorial Cenotaph, Tongariro Street, Taupo | All veterans, past and present service personnel, local youth groups & other community members that are wishing to take part in the parade, report to the parade marshal. 5.45am, at the rear carpark of the Great Lake Centre. Parade steps off 05:55am. Full service dress equivalent (including medals) to be worn. Immediately following the Dawn service, the public are invited to the Taupo Bowling Club for tea, coffee and a BBQ style breakfast. Attendance limited to 230 people due to the buildings maximum fire occupancy. |
| Te Kauwhata | 6:00 am | Cenotaph, Village Green, Saleyard Road, Te Kauwhata | 0530 Parade assembles at TK Lions RSA Hall, 42 Mahi Road. 0545 March commences to Cenotaph Approx 500m walk - a shorter walk is to join on outside Motul Automotive 7 Mahi Road approx 50m feom Cenotaph Please note, parade is only marching to and not back. |
| Te Mata | 6:00 am | Te Mata Community Hall | There will be a small meet & greet inside the Te Mata Community Hall post the dawn service. |
| Tokoroa | 5:45 am | 53 Chambers Street | Marchers to form up by ITM Chambers Street, and members of the public are welcome to join us in the Tokoroa Club at the conclusion of the parade. |
| Turangi | 5:45 am | Turangi Services Cemetery, Aonini Road, Turangi | |
| Waihi | 6:00 am | Waihi Memorial RSA, 13 Seddon Road, Waihi | Members of the public and children are invited to the Waihi RSA at the conclusion of the service. Breakfast is available at a cost. |
| Whitianga | 6:00 am | Soldiers Memorial Park - Blacksmith Lane Whitianga | Mercury Bay Club Inc. 69 Cook Drive Whitianga 3510 |
Bay of Plenty
| Area | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Rotorua | 5:50 am | Ohinemutu | |
| Tauranga | 5:45 am | QE2 Memorial Park Devonport Road | Prior to dawn service there will be tea/ coffee at the Citz Club Cameron road and on completion breakfast at the Citz Club from 07.00am transport will operate between the Citz Club and Memorial Park. |
| Waihi Beach | 6:00 am | WBRSA Car Park Cenotaph | Members and Guests are invited into Gunners View Restaurant within the club rooms for a Buffet Breakfast. |
Hawke's Bay
| Area | Suburb | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Hastings | 5:30 am | Hastings Cenotaph, Civic Square | Parade to form up at 0510 hrs at Russell Street North. | |
| Mahia | 5:45 am | Kaiuku Marae, Mahia-East Coast Road, Mahia | ||
| Ōtane | Central Hawkes Bay | 5:45 am | Ōtane Hall Cenotaph, Higginson Street, Ōtane | Meet at Ōtane Town Hall to march to cenotaph. Refreshments will be served after the service at the Ōtane Town Hall |
| Waimārama | 6:30 am | Waimārama Memorial Hall | ||
| Waipukurau | 6:00 am | War Memorial Cenotaph | Form up at 5.45am at the Memorial Hall rear carpark, River Terrace, Waipukurau. | |
| Wairoa | Mahia | 5:45 am | Kaiuku Marae | Note: Weapons will be fired during the service |
Taranaki
We rely on local RSA's to provide the information on the Anzac Day Services happening in their area.
Unfortunately, no details have been provided from Taranaki so we are unable to publish them.
We recommend contacting your nearest RSA for details of the services in your area. You can find contact details for Taranaki's RSA's here.
Manawatu
| Area | Suburb | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Ashhurst | 6:00 am | Triangle Ashhurst | Breakfast available at a small charge | |
| Dannevirke | 5:45 am | High Street - Upper Domain | ||
| Hunterville | 5:45 am | Cenotaph, High Street | Note: Weapons will be fired during the service. The public are invited for breakfast at the Argyle pub after the service. | |
| Marton | 5:45 am | 397 Wellngton Rd | Parade steps off 5 .55 | |
| Pahiatua | 5:50 am | Main Street | ||
| Palmerston North | City CBD | 6:00 am | PN Cenotaph - Te Marae o Hine/The Square | Dawn service is for veterans, RSA members and NZDF serving personnel who should assemble at 0530hrs at the PNCC CAB for the march-on. Otherwise, be seated by 0545hrs. A "Gunfire Breakfast" will be available at the PN Cosmopolitan Club from 0700hrs onwards. |
| Palmerston North | Linton Military Camp | 6:00 am | At the Memorial Wall in Linton Military Camp, Cnr Camp and Puttick Roads | This service is for NZDF personnel within Linton Military Camp, along with dependents and families of those service personnel. Assemble adjacent to the Memorial Wall in Puttick Road at 0530hrs. Otherwise, be assembled/seated by 0545hrs. |
| Taihape | 5:45 am | Taihape War Memorial, Cnr Hautapu Street & Huia Street | Taihape Workingmens Club | |
| Woodville | 5:50 am | Fountaine Square |
Wairarapa
| Area | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Featherston | 5:45 am | Cross of Sacrifice, Featherston Cemetery, Western Lake Road, Featherston, South Wairarapa | Please park on the road unless there are mobility issues. |
| Martinborough | 6:00 am | Memorial Square | Gather at P&K supermarket from 0545. Parade steps off at 0600. All attendees are invited to join us in the Town Hall for a coffee and refreshments on completion. |
Wellington
| Area | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Titahi Bay | 6:30 am | Titahi Bay RSA, 74 Main Road | |
| Wellington CBD | 6.00am | Pukeahu National War Memorial Park | To take part in the march, veterans are asked to assemble on Tasman St by 5.30am |
West Coast
| Area | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Granity | 6:15 am | Granity War Memorial, Torea Street, Graniity | |
| Greymouth | 7:00 am | Cenotaph, Tainui St, Greymouth | |
| Hokitika | 6:30 am | Services Plot at Cemetery, Seaview Hill |
Marlborough
| Area | Suburb | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Kaikoura | West End | 6:10 am | Memorial Gardens, Esplanade, Kaikoura | Members of the Public are invited into the Memorial Hall smoko Room for refreshments following the Service. |
| Seddon | Seddon | 6:30 am | War memorial Seddon |
Nelson
| Area | Suburb | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Nelson | Nelson City | 6:00 am | ANZAC Park | The Nelson RSA will be open from 1030 Hrs |
| Nelson | Stoke | 6:00 am | Paru Paru Road nelson |
Tasman
| Area | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Collingwood | 6:30 am | The Cenotaph, Elizabeth St | Dawn Service at the Cenotaph, preceded by a short Street March |
| Motueka | 6:00 am | Cenotaph Pah Street, Motueka | Members of public invited back to RSA for breakfast and drinks |
| Murchison | 6:30 am | Murchison Cemetery | |
| Takaka | 6:30 am | Memorial Park, 63 Commercial St (Wet or Fine) | Service personnel, veterans, service or community organisations wishing to march to this Service should form up at the Takaka Fire Station by 06.15 am. All welcome. |
Canterbury
| Area | Start Time | Location | General Info |
| Rangiora | 6:30 am | Rangiora RSA 82 Victoria Street | Free Breakfast |
Otago
Central Otago services can be found here: ANZAC Day Services 2026 - Central Otago District Council
A full list of Otago's Anzac day Services is published in the Otago Daily Times prior to Anzac Day.
If you require information sooner, we recommend contacting your nearest RSA for details of the services in your area. You can find contact details for Otago's RSA's here.
Southland
A full list of Southland's Anzac Day Services is published in the Southland Times prior to Anzac Day.
If you require information sooner, we recommend contacting your nearest RSA for details of the services in your area. You can find contact details for Southland's RSA's here.