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\nA combined Civic Service will be held at Memorial Park at 9.30am. Photo \/ Tauranga City Council<\/p>\n
Anzac Day commemorations will be held across Tauranga this Saturday, April 25, marking one of New Zealand\u2019s most significant days of national remembrance.<\/p>\n
Tauranga Mayor Mah\u00e9 Drysdale said Anzac Day is a deeply meaningful time for communities to come together and reflect.<\/p>\n
\u201cAs we gather across Tauranga, we reflect on the service and sacrifice of those who served to protect the freedoms we enjoy today, and we acknowledge those who continue to serve.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is always incredibly moving to see current service personnel, veterans and their families standing alongside the wider community in remembrance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Each year, a collective effort from Tauranga and Mount Maunganui RSAs, Tauranga City Council, defence personnel, community groups and volunteers ensures the day is commemorated with care and respect across the city.<\/p>\n
This year, several changes have been made to Tauranga\u2019s city commemorations.<\/p>\n
Tauranga Dawn Service<\/p>\n
The Tauranga RSA Dawn Service, which has previously been held in Greerton, will take place this year at Memorial Park, beginning at 6am.<\/p>\n
Tauranga RSA president Morton Anderson said relocating the service to Memorial Park provides a more central venue for the community.<\/p>\n
\u201cHolding the Dawn Service at Memorial Park brings it to a central location, allowing more of the community to attend and be part of this important moment of remembrance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Combined Tauranga Civic Memorial Service<\/p>\n
Memorial Park will also host the city\u2019s official Civic Memorial Service, as in previous years, with a slightly later start time of 9.30am instead of 9am.<\/p>\n
The change is intended to allow those attending dawn services to also take part in the civic commemoration, the council said.<\/p>\n
This year\u2019s Civic Memorial Service is particularly significant, bringing together both Tauranga RSA and Mount Maunganui RSA in a shared service.<\/p>\n
\nA combined Civic Service will be held at Memorial Park at 9.30am. Photo \/ Tauranga City Council<\/p>\n
The combined commemoration reflects a unified approach across the city and offers an opportunity for local veterans to stand together in remembrance.<\/p>\n
Anderson said the collaboration highlights the collective commitment behind the service.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re proud to work alongside Tauranga City Council and Mount Maunganui RSA to deliver the city\u2011led civic service this year.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s a real team effort to create a meaningful occasion for the whole community.\u201d<\/p>\n
As a result, there will be no separate 9.30am Mount Maunganui Civic Service in 2026, with Mount members encouraged to attend the combined service at Memorial Park.<\/p>\n
Mount Maunganui RSA general manager Jonathan Clarke said combining services is a practical and thoughtful approach.<\/p>\n
\u201cWith the growing costs and effort involved in delivering these services, it makes sense for us to come together this year,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cBy combining with Tauranga RSA for the Civic Memorial Service, we can ensure a meaningful and well\u2011supported commemoration for our veterans and wider community. We warmly welcome Mount residents to join us at Memorial Park to stand together in remembrance.\u201d<\/p>\n
Tauranga Moana T\u016bmatauenga Commemoration<\/p>\n
The Tauranga Moana T\u016bmatauenga commemoration has been relocated this year due to recent damage at \u014cp\u014dpoti (Maungatapu) Marae. The service will now be held at Hangarau Marae in Bethlehem.<\/p>\n
The full list of Tauranga City services and locations for 2026: <\/p>\n
5.45am \u2013 Tauranga Moana Tumatauenga Commemoration, Hangarau Marae, 219 Bethlehem Rd, Bethlehem.<\/p>\n
6am \u2013 P\u0101p\u0101moa Memorial Dawn Service, P\u0101p\u0101moa Memorial, Stella Place beach car park, P\u0101p\u0101moa Beach Rd.<\/p>\n
6am \u2013 Mount Maunganui Dawn Service, Mount Maunganui Cenotaph, opposite Hopukiore, Mt Drury.<\/p>\n
6am \u2013 Tauranga Dawn Service, Memorial Field, Memorial Park, Eleventh Ave.<\/p>\n
9.30am \u2013 Tauranga Civic Memorial Service, Memorial Field, Memorial Park, Eleventh Ave.<\/p>\n
11am \u2013 Pyes P\u0101 Remembrance Service, Pyes P\u0101 Memorial<\/p>\n
Park and ride services<\/p>\n
To help make getting to and from services easier, free and accessible park and ride buses will be available for the Tauranga Dawn Service, Tauranga Civic Memorial Service, and Mount Maunganui Dawn Service.<\/p>\n
View park and ride information here<\/a>.<\/p>\n Road closures: <\/p>\n To support safe delivery of Anzac Day services, temporary road closures will be in place.<\/p>\n Tauranga Dawn Service and Tauranga Civic Memorial Service <\/p>\n The following roads will be closed on Saturday from 2am \u2013 12pm:<\/p>\n 11th Ave \u2013 from Devonport Rd to Fraser St<\/p>\n Fraser St \u2013 from 11th Ave to 13th Ave View road closure map<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mount Maunganui Dawn Service <\/p>\n The following roads will be closed on Saturday from 2am \u2013 10am:<\/p>\n Marine Parade \u2013 from Commons Ave to Banks Ave<\/p>\n Pacific Ave \u2013 from Rita St to Marine Parade View road closure map<\/a>.<\/p>\n Residents are encouraged to plan ahead and allow extra travel time on the morning of Anzac Day.<\/p>\n