# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Matakana War Memorial ANZAC Day Service
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am (+12:00)
- **Event Description**: Matakana War Memorial Anzac Day Service 2026

Join us as we gather to remember and reflect.

This year’s theme is “The War Came Home.”
A time to honour those who served, and the families and communities who carried the weight of war.

Master of Ceremonies: Christopher Sotheran
Commemorative Speaker: Harley Norton Jnr

With guest appearances by musicians Kenny Luond and Terry Prince.
Young Andrew Graham will recite the Rudyard Kipling poem “My Boy Jack.”

Parking is available at the Matakana Community Parking Lot, between the Memorial and Matakana School.

Everyone is welcome.

After the service, take time to linger in the village.
Stop at the Tramcar Cafe for Anzac biscuits and tea.

Lest we forget.
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/leigh/matakana-war-memorial-anzac-day-service/200029931385352
- **Event Categories**: music, entertainment
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 6

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: Leigh
- **state**: AU
- **country**: New Zealand
- **location**: 994 Matakana Rd, 0948
- **lat**: -36.35487
- **long**: 174.7141
- **full address**: 994 Matakana Rd, 0948, 948 Matakana Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, Leigh

## Event gallery

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Matakana War Memorial ANZAC Day Service being held?
  - **A:** Matakana War Memorial ANZAC Day Service takes place on Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am to Sat, 25 Apr, 2026 at 12:00 am at 994 Matakana Rd, 0948, 948 Matakana Rd, Matakana 0985, New Zealand, Leigh.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Matakana War Memorial ANZAC Day Service?
  - **A:** Matakana War Memorial ANZAC Day Service is organized by Matakana War Memorial.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Matakana War Memorial ANZAC Day Service is ideal for music lovers, fans of all genres, and anyone who wants to celebrate the power of music - from intimate gigs and live sessions to festivals and cultural performances. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Leigh, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Matakana War Memorial ANZAC Day Service sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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