The Taranaki town of Eltham was packed with members of the public and veterans on the morning of Anzac Day, for the town’s civic service.
The morning began with a parade, led by the Stratford Pipe Band, from the town’s fire station to the memorial gates, outside Eltham Primary School.
At the gates, members of the No 48 Squadron Air Cadet unit provided a guard of honour. South Taranaki District councillor Steffy Mackay welcomed everyone to the civic service, saying it was good to see so many people had turned out to honour the memory of the Anzacs.
Image 1 of 30: Members of No 48 Squadron Air Cadet unit were present at the Anzac Day civic service in Eltham. Photo / Ilona Hanne