Matt Cowley Tauranga City Councillor

Tomorrow's Anzac Day, honouring the 100th year since the Gallipoli landings, will be special for Tauranga.

The combined event at Tauranga Domain, starting at 9.45am, represents the city coming together 100 years ago – by combining the usual Mount and Tauranga RSA ceremonies into one special occasion.

The free bacon butties, Anzac biscuits, and hot drinks after the service perfectly complements the community feel of the day.

A special thanks to all the wonderful sponsors, including Bakers Delight, First National Tauranga, The Big Smoke, and Gilmours.

Thanks in advance to all the volunteers who will help out tomorrow. I heard people were quick to jump at the chance to volunteer tomorrow.

I'd be surprised if an elected member didn't support a slight increase to the usual Anzac Day budget to ensure the centenary service was memorable.

Please visit Tauranga City Council's website at www.tauranga.govt.nz for more information about the Anzac Day ceremony.

While you're there, check out the full list of other Anzac events throughout the city.

I hope there will be record turnouts of people flocking to the dawn services, which will be running as normal.

Lest we forget.

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