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Veteran Eric Wilson, who has just turned 102, leads the conclusion of Howick’s Anzac Day commemorations. Times photo Wayne Martin
In the wake of Howick’s annual Anzac Day commemorations, two naval veterans think it is only growing in importance. NATHAN LIMM explains.
Two of Howick’s senior naval veterans say Anzac Day commemorations are more relevant now than ever before.
Locals gathered on Stockade Hill on Sunday for annual services remembering all New Zealanders who participated in action overseas.
John Titmus, vice-president of the Howick RSA, served in the Royal New Zealand Navy for more than 20 years.
He says the world is more conflict-conscious than ever.
Civil Defence leaders have traded blows over who should have been calling the shots on Northland's tsunami evacuation alerts, and the national body has admitted acting too slow.
Civil Defence leaders have traded blows over who should have been calling the shots on Northland's tsunami evacuation alerts, and the national body has admitted acting too slow.