More than 1000 Rotorua residents, young and old, gathered at Ohinemutu's Muruika War Cemetery this morning to mark Anzac Day.
The dawn service marked the 98 years since allied troops invaded what is now known as Anzac Cove in Turkey.
Lieutenant Colonel Leith Comer was guest speaker for the early morning service.
He spoke about the 8700 Australians and 2801 New Zealanders who died at Gallipoli.
Mr Comer said the absence of controversy surrounding Anzac Day meant it was a day which was accepted by all New Zealanders, young and old.