In commemoration of the landing and sacrifice of New Zealand troops at Anzac cove on the Gallipoli Peninsula, the New Zealand government declared 25 April a half day holiday “Anzac Day”, commencing at 1:00pm 25 April 1916. During April 1916 the main New Zealand contingent “The New Zealand Division”,  including many¹ of the New Zealand … Continue reading April 1916 – The Great War