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Jacinda Ardern records poem for Westminster Abbey Anzac commemorations

April 25, 2020
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern records a poem - 'Gallipoli Peninsula' by Alistair Te Ariki Campbell - for Westminster Abbey's Anzac commemorations.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern records a poem - 'Gallipoli Peninsula' by Alistair Te Ariki Campbell - for Westminster Abbey's Anzac commemorations. (Source: Supplied)

Jacinda Ardern has recorded an Anzac poem for Westminster Abbey.

Since the London church closed its doors due to coronavirus the Abbey has launched its podcast called Abbeycast for worshippers across the world.

The Prime Minister made her recording this week in her Wellington office and recited Gallipoli Peninsula by Alistair Te Ariki Campbell for the Abbey’s podcast.

Alistair Te Ariki Campbell was one of the leading writers of New Zealand and the South Pacific, publishing more than 20 volumes of poetry.

Ms Ardern’s recording will be shared on the church’s website Sunday 26th April at 9am (UK time).

Please send landscape video of how you are commemorating Anzac Day to news@tvnz.co.nz

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