A "significant moment in our history" was witnessed by about 7000 at the Anzac Day Civic Memorial Service at Tauranga Domain on Saturday.
The grandstand and surrounding areas were packed with people of all ages for the first joint Tauranga and Mount Maunganui civic service, marking the centenary of the Gallipoli landings.
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The crowd applauded as veterans, returned servicemen and women, current servicepeople, emergency services, cadets and youth groups marched around the athletic track.
Tauranga Mayor Stuart Crosby welcomed the crowds to "a significant moment in our history" and spoke of the heroism, tenacity and courage of World War I soldiers and all who have served in wars and campaigns since.