This morning, Dame Cindy and Dr Davies attended the National Commemoration of Armistice Day at Pukeahu National War Memorial Park. Their Excellencies laid a wreath on the headstone of the Unknown Warrior before two minutes silence was observed at eleven o’clock.
As Dame Cindy noted in her speech: ‘Armistice Day is marked as Remembrance Day in many countries, and I think it is fitting that we commemorate it as such. As we continue to see conflict around the world, it has never been more important to remember the lessons of history. That we choose to gather today and remember a moment of peace – rather than a declaration of war – speaks of these peaceful aspirations.’
You can find more image from the commemoration in the image gallery for Armistice Day 2025, and read Dame Cindy's speech in Her Excellency's speech for Armistice Day 2025.