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National War Memorial
The National War Memorial commemorates New Zealanders who gave their lives in the South African War, two World Wars, the conflicts in Korea, Malaysia and Vietnam and on world-wide peace-keeping operations. It also honours the servicemen and women who served in those wars.
New Zealand's National War Memorial consists of two buildings from two different eras: The War Memorial Carillon and the Hall of Memories.
The art-deco Carillon tower opened on Anzac Day 1932, and the Hall of Memories was completed in 1964.
The Tomb of the Unknown Warrior contains the remains of a New Zealand soldier who died on the Western Front during World War I, but whose body could not be identified. He is a symbol of remembrance for all the New Zealanders who never made the journey home.
Carillon recitals occur at 12 noon Monday to Friday and 2:30pm on Sunday.
organisation:
cost:
Free
dates:
on Sun, 12:00pm - 4:30pm
on Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, 10:30am - 4:30pm
venue:
National War Memorial, Buckle Street, Wellington
region:
Wellington, New Zealand
Related links
Carillon at the National War Memorial
Information about carillons and their history, plus sound files from the Carillon at the National War Memorial.
Tomb of the Unknown Warrior - National War Memorial
Information on the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior from the National War Memorial website.
New Zealand Memorials Register
Find the location and see photos of more than 450 war memorials around the country.
Anzac Day - NZHistory.net.nz
Anzac Day in New Zealand is held on 25 April each year to commemorate New Zealanders killed in war and to honour returned servicemen and women. Read about the history and significance from NZHistory.
Armistice Day in New Zealand
Find out more about Armistice day celebrations in New Zealand at NZHistory.net.nz.
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