Each year the New Zealand Defence Force runs a competition for students to raise awareness of Anzac Day.
The three top winners in 2012 were presented with their prizes by Chief of Staff Air Commodore Mike Yardley at a prize-giving ceremony at Defence House on 18 May.
AIRCDRE Yardley said that the Defence Force has been running a student’s competition since 2007, and it was encouraging to see so many young New Zealanders learning about how it is commemorated by entering the competition.
The winners were as follows: Carlos Paenga (11) of Ruatoria, who chose to spend a day with the Navy. Second prize of a day with the Air Force was chosen by Niva Chittock (11) of Christchurch. Third prize winner Ali Abbari (12) will spend a day with the Army.
Four runners up received a NZ Defence Force prize pack: Ginny Gibbs (12) of Hastings, Mitchell Smith (12) of Hunterville, James Murray (11) of North Shore, and Patrick Takurua of Hunterville.
Current Competitions
Archived Competitions
The following competitions are now closed: