Monday May 28
70th Anniversary Memorial Day
MORNING
| Venue: |
Queen Elizabeth Park (Camp Russell) |
| Time: |
9.45am for 10am start – Finish at 1pm |
| Format: |
Formal/Uniforms if appropriate/warm. |
| Open to: |
Veterans & Families, National & Local politicians, NZ Armed Forces, Special Guests, Iwi (Maori Tribal representatives), local schools, members of the public. |
| Cost: |
Free |
| Guest Speaker: |
Sir Jerry Mateparae (Governor General) |
| Special Features: |
Powhiri (formal Maori welcome), Flag Raising, Speeches, Unveiling of 70th Anniversary Memorial, Wreath Laying, Tree planting. |
| Entertainment: |
The NZ Airforce Band with baritone Zane Te Wiremu Jarvis. |
| Hospitality: |
Refreshments provided |
| Special Help: |
Volunteers available to help visiting veterans and their families, elderly or disabled visitors. |
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New Zealand American Association Memorial Service Church Service
AFTERNOON
| Venue: | Old St Paul’s Cathedral in Wellington |
| Time: | 2.45 for 3 pm start |
| Organiser | US Embassy |
Old St Paul’s was the Marines church in Wellington during World War II.
Service organised by the New Zealand American Association in conjunction with
The Friends of Old St Pauls.
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