Thousand of people gathered throughout the Bay of Plenty to mark Anzac Day commemorations on Sunday.

Anzac Day is a national day of remembrance in Australia and New Zealand that broadly commemorates all Australians and New Zealanders "who served and died in all wars, conflicts, and peacekeeping operations" and "the contribution and suffering of all those who have served".

SunLive captured the dawn service at Mt Drury in Mount Maunganui on Sunday.

SunLive readers have also sent in photos and videos of how they spent the day.

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Western Bay of Plenty army cadets, TS Chatham Sea Cadet Corps, air training cadet corps lined up after attending the Memorial Park civic service.

Cadet McClure, left, and Lance Corporal McClure, right, at the Mount Maunganui dawn service.

Furry fella Ted watching the sun rise following Sunday's dawn service at the Mount. Supplied photos.

Two cadets marching at the Mount Maunganui dawn service. Supplied photo.

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