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The Last Post plays out at Wellington Anzac Day ceremony

April 25, 2022

Those who’ve died for and served for New Zealand in times of war were remembered. (Source: 1News)

Anzac Day commemorations have been held across New Zealand today as the nations remembers those who've died or served during times of war.

In Wellington a ceremony was held at the Pukeahu National War Memorial where Governor-General Dame Cindy Karo spoke.

The Last Post was played at the ceremony.

The bugle call is sounded at military funerals to indicate a fallen soldier is finally at rest.

The Governor-General spoke from Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. (Source: 1News)

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