ANZAC Exhibition At Our City O-Tautahi

A poignant exhibition focussing on themes of public and private grief associated with war memorials around Christchurch opens for ANZAC Day at Our City O-Tautahi.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning - war memorials and remembrance in Christchurch considers topics ranging from location and placement of memorials, the role memorials play in reconciliation and the healing process, and the responsibility of the nation (the state), communities and families.

The local debate for memorials in the city’s heart, the Nurses’ Memorial Chapel and the Sumner Peace Memorial Lamps, are among a number of local stories also included in the exhibition.

The exhibition encourages visitors to contribute by way of a personal tribute during the exhibition, such as an ANZAC poppy, a poem or a copy of a photograph. These can be laid at a memorial installation constructed especially for the exhibition. Local people will be able to request a digital photographic file of the installation.

The exhibition will also screen Citizen Soldier: ake ake kia kaha – forever strong. This film, produced by Christchurch City Council for Beca Heritage Week 2009 celebrates 150 years (1859-2009) of the Second Canterbury, Nelson, Marlborough, West Coast Battalion Group.

At the going down of the sun, and in the morning – war memorials and remembrance in Christchurch, runs from 24 April – 29 May 2010

Our City O-Tautahi, Corner Worcester Boulevard & Oxford Terrace
Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 4pm, closed public holidays.
ANZAC Day hours: 7:00am – 4:00pm
Admission: Free

Memorial Photographs: Taken by Frank and Carolyn Green of Urban Shotz. The Greens have travelled throughout South Island taking photographs of various memorials, some of which will feature in the exhibition.


ANZAC Day Dawn Service - Sunday 25 April 2010

6.30am – Cenotaph, Cathedral Square
(Services can viewed on large outdoor screen)

This is organised by the Malayan Veterans Association – Canterbury Branch in conjunction with the Christchurch Branch of the RSA and the Christchurch City Council.

Mayor Bob Parker will lay a wreath on behalf of the residents of Christchurch.
The parade will start at 6.15am from outside the Heritage Hotel.

Free trams available for veterans to travel to Armagh Street RSA.


Citizens Service

10am – ChristChurch Cathedral, Cathedral Square

Organised by the Christchurch City Council, the ChristChurch Cathedral and the RSA. Address by Commander Rex Edwards, MNZM, RNZN.

ANZAC Remembered:

Presented by NZ Army Band and Woolston Brass present
Christchurch Town Hall
2pm Sunday 25 April

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