The RSA is expecting big crowds to return to Anzac Day commemorations, following three years of Covid disruptions.
There are more than 31,0000 New Zealand veterans, aged from 19 to over 100.
On Tuesday, many will take part in the traditional dawn parade and services around the country, which commemorate the landing of the Anzac troops at Gallipoli in 1915.
Royal New Zealand Returned Services Association chair Retired Major General Martyn Dunne spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.
