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On Tuesday night the Auckland War Memorial Museum started the build-up to Anzac Day with a special event in which all Aucklanders could share. The centrepiece was a spectacular outdoor projection of the rare film Heroes of Gallipoli, which included historical scenes of British, New Zealand and Australian troops.
It was shot by Ellis Ashmead-Bartlett, a famous English war correspondent, and carefully restored by Oscar-winning director Peter Jackson. Memorial images from the museum's collection were also projected and an exhibition by NZ Army artist Captain Matt Gauldie opened in conjunction with the unique event.
High point: Army Art: Paintings by Matt Gauldie, a rare insight into the life of the New Zealand Defence Force serving in Afghanistan and the Solomon Islands.
Low point: Once again, the weather - in this case, a nasty drizzle that kept many guests inside when all of the action was taking place outdoors.
