What is the significance of the red poppy on Anzac Day?

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Red poppies are usually sold the Friday before Anzac Day.

Some of our favourite sites have information about Poppy Day:

• NZHistory.net has a great page on why red poppies were chosen to represent war rememberance, and their history in New Zealand.
• The National Library also has some links and more information.

The New Zealand RSA sell the poppies for fundraising - you can find out more on their website.