Cobie Smith (9) gathers the posies created in the HMNZS Toroa Dunedin naval reserve headquarters yesterday. PHOTOS: PETER MCINTOSHThe atmosphere was upbeat in Dunedin yesterday morning as thousands of Anzac Day posies were created from rosemary and red paper. About 70 volunteers flocked to HMNZS Toroa Dunedin naval reserve headquarters at 9am, and worked so quickly they were able to finish early, creating 4300 posies within two hours. RSA administrator Sally Turner said there were a number of volunteers who had made the posies for ``quite a few years''. The posies would be laid by girl guides, pippins and brownies at a ceremony at 9.30am today, Ms Turner said.

Source: Otago Daily Times April 24, 2018 16:52 UTC