Photographs from this morning's ceremony on Parliament's steps, commemorating the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War I - or at least, the 100th anniversary of Britain entering the war. Due to the time difference and the delay in telegraphy, New Zealand didn't formally declare war on Germany until 5 August 1914. The occasion was marked by the first 100-gun salute in New Zealand since the coronation of George V in 1911.
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| The crowd gathered at Parliament |
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| Remembering the fallen |
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| Cavalry trooper in WW1 battledress |
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| Infantry trooper in WW1 battledress |
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| Hewett Humphrey reads the King's telegram from 1914 |
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| The Prime Minister, Rt Hon John Key |
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| WW1 cavalry trooper boots & spurs |
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| RNZAF band sergeant |
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| The Leader of the Opposition, Hon David Cunliffe |
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| 16 Field Regt's 100-gun salute |
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