15 APRIL 2004

A tangible link to our ANZAC heritage

The ANZAC Biscuit, as it is known today, owes its origins to the Scottish oat cake and was baked by mothers and sweethearts for soldiers serving in the Gallipoli Campaign of 1915 (as well as for sale at home to raise funds for the war effort).

Since then the ANZAC Biscuit has been a household favourite, in fact, it has become an icon in both New Zealand and Australia.

Authentic Recipe

At a special function aboard the ANZAC-class frigate HMNZS Te Kaha in March 2002, RNZRSA in partnership with manufacturer Unibic launched the ANZAC Biscuit based on an authentic recipe.

In 2003 RNZRSA and Unibic further launched the Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit Tin (pictured). This beautiful tin holds 500g of delicious ANZAC biscuits and makes a great gift or collector's item.

The tins are available from Farmers department stores and the packets are available from supermarkets nationwide.

Hurry! This will be the last opportuntiy to purchase this Limited Edition ANZAC Biscuit Tin.

By purchasing these biscuits New Zealanders will be directly assisting the RNZRSA to continue its community work, which includes veteran support, funding for drug and alcohol education for youth through Life Education Trust, and assistance with the sponsoring of a guide dog for the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind. The first guide dog puppy has been selected and is appropriately named ANZAC.

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