Ceremonies at the National War Memorial
In 2020 a detailed seismic assessment report was completed on the National War Memorial Building. Based on this report, the decision was made to temporarily close the building as the building was deemed earthquake prone.
However, following new engineering advice received in 2023 and new guidance from MBIE, the Hall of Memories is now open for commemorations and ceremonies.
List of 2023 ceremonies at Pukeahu
- Anzac Day – 25 April
- Korean War commemoration – 27 July (date changed from 25 June in 2023 to mark 70th anniversary of the signing of the Armistice)
- Vietnam Veterans’ Day – 18 August
- Merchant Navy Day – 3 September
- Malaya/Malaysia/Borneo commemoration – 16 September
- Armistice Day – 11 November
Summer walking tours
Promotional banner with the words Pukeahu National War Memorial Park Summer Walking Tours with an image of the Carillon.
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park walking tour
Dates: 7 and 21 March 2023
Start time: 10am – 2 hours
Cost : Free
Meet: Tomb of the Unknown Warrior at: Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Old Buckle Street.
Pukeahu has many layers of history – hear all about them in this informative talk.
Meet at the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior and visit sites of historic importance, learn about the early settlement by mana whenua, the military presence of the 1930s with the opening of the National War Memorial and the Dominion Museum Building, and all future developments to the NWM and the opening of Pukeahu in 2015.
Visit all points of interest and understand the importance of this historic area to both Wellington and Aotearoa.
Memorial Trees of Pukeahu
UPDATE: due to a scheduling conflict, the 'Memorial Trees of Pukeahu National Memorial Park' tour on Tuesday 28 March has now moved to Wednesday 29 March. Same time, same place! We hope those interested are still able to make it.
A reminder that if you have a group of six or more people who would like to book in for a tour outside of official tour times, you are welcome to send an email to [email protected] or send us a direct message on our Facebook page.
Dates: 14 and 29 March 2023
Start time: 10am – 1 hour
Cost : Free
Meet: at: Carillon, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Old Buckle Street.
What makes a good memorial tree? Why do some trees survive and others fail? And why are there so many pōhutukawa in Wellington?
The Pukeahu National War Memorial Park has many trees planted as memorials or as part of the wider memorial landscape. Some were chosen for their meaning, others for their beauty. Over this hour walk, learn about the trees of Pukeahu and the connections they have to our past.
Tours are free
Meet at: Tomb of the Unknown Warrior, Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, Old Buckle Street.
If you have a group of six or more people who would like to book in for a tour outside of official tour times, send an email to [email protected] or send us a direct message on the Pukeahu Facebook page.
Updated on 6th March 2023