Pukeahu National War Memorial Park
Pukeahu National War Memorial Park, also known as Pukeahu Park, is situated in front of the National War Memorial in the suburb of Mt Cook, Wellington, New Zealand. It opened on 18 April 2015 in time for the centenary of the World War I Gallipoli landings, and was one of the New Zealand Government's key projects to commemorate the 100th anniversary of World War I. The hill where the memorial was built was named 'Pukeahu' by the Ngāi Tara iwi (tribe).In May 2004, Prime Minister Helen Clark said, A park would further enhance the area which is already being redeveloped with the building of the Tomb of the Unknown Warrior. It will provide a more appropriate setting for New Zealand's memorial to those New Zealanders who gave their lives in times of war. Significant aspects of our heritage and identity were forged in difficult times of conflict...this is illustrated by the growing numbers of people who attend Anzac Day services in New Zealand.
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Parade Square, Wellington Mount Cook
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| N -41.2989 ° | E 174.7772 ° |
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Tomb of the Unknown Warrior
Parade Square
6021 Wellington, Mount Cook
Wellington, New Zealand
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