Updated. Members of the Hutt Valley Volunteer Fire Police were in attendance at ANZAC day ceremonies across the valley today. As a Unit we are proud to be able to show our respects to those who have served.

At Upper Hutt, the Dawn Parade was well attended. A significant contingent from the NZ Defence Force were joined by the New Zealand Police, New Zealand Fire Service, New Zealand Cadet Forces, and other uniformed youth and service organisations (such as the Scouts) joined with members of the Upper Hutt RSA to pay homage to those who have served, at Gallipoli and elsewhere.

An RNZAF Iroquois performed a flypast as the service got underway. MAJGEN Rhys Jones, Commander Joint Forces New Zealand, was the guest speaker of the morning, and spoke of the respect that New Zealand Servicemen and Women have garnered across the world during our overseas operations.

After the bugle, hymns and march back to the Upper Hutt RSA, participants were invited inside for breakfast and an opportunity to socialise and for many, to reminisce.