Pukeahu National War Memorial Park in Wellington will host the commemoration to mark the 71st anniversary of the Korean War on Friday 25 June. 'An Act of Remembrance ceremony will take place at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at Pukeahu,' says .
Thursday, 11 March 2021, 1:45 pm
New Zealand will mark the 75th anniversary of the arrival
of Jayforce in Japan following the end of the Second World
War, through a National Commemoration on Friday 19 March,
announced Tamsin Evans, Deputy Chief Executive Delivery at
Manatū Taonga Ministry for Culture and Heritage
today. The national commemoration will take place at
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and will be attended by a
number of dignitaries, including the Governor-General Rt Hon
Dame Patsy Reddy, Minister of Defence Hon Peeni Henare and
Minister for Veterans Hon Meka Whaitiri. The service
will be especially poignant as a number of veterans who
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PARking Day
Wellington Sculpture Trust, Cuba St, Friday, 9am-5pm Run by the Wellngton Sculpture Trust and Wellington City Council takes place today all along Cuba St. Just for one day car parks are taken over and become temporary public spaces (parks). The event will feature 18 different groups occupying 22 parks in a creative and transformative way.
Upper Hutt Brass Band
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Sunday, 3pm, free The Upper Hutt Brass Band has performed in the Upper Hutt area since 1920 and is active in the national brass band network. The band plays a mix of light entertainment and more substantial contemporary music with an increasing focus on original New Zealand works. Subject to change depending on Covid-19 alert levels.
FRIDAY
Waitangi Park, Cable St, from 6pm Pack a picnic dinner and head to Waitangi Park on the evening before Waitangi Day. Māoriland Film Festival will present a selection of short films, followed by the iconic Poi E.
Arts: What if the City was a Theatre? (opening event)
Whairepo Lagoon, Wellington, 8:30pm, free Don’t miss the grand opening event for summertime arts programme What if the City was a Theatre? The two-month programme of free arts and performance will begin with this spectacular display of dance, lights and music. This vibrant and beautiful performance event brings together over 45 talented performers from across Aotearoa in a visual display of energy, colour and movement. Visit citytheatre.co.nz for more info.