ALMOST 8000 New Zealanders have already registered for tickets to the 100th anniversary commemorations of the Anzac landings at Gallipoli.
The ballot for tickets to the 2015 Anzac Day service closes at midnight on Friday.
Veterans' Affairs Minister Michael Woodhouse is strongly encouraging those interested in attending the commemorations at the Gallipoli to enter the ballot.
"As expected, interest in attending the 2015 commemorations has been high. Nearly 8000 New Zealanders have now entered the ballot for a double pass since it opened in mid-November," he said.
New Zealand has been allocated 2000 spots for the Gallipoli services, while Australia gets 8000.
The ratio is based on the number of casualties suffered by each country during the eight-month Gallipoli campaign.
Entering the ballot for attendance passes is the only way to attend the 2015 Anzac Day commemorations at Gallipoli. Those successful in the ballot will be given a double pass.
People can submit their applications online or by mail, though mailed applications must be postmarked January 31 to be eligible.
The ballot will be drawn in late February and applicants will be advised whether they have been successful by March 31.
"While attendance passes are free, those New Zealanders who are successful in the ballot will need to make their own travel arrangements and meet all their own costs," Mr Woodhouse said.
About 13,000 New Zealanders and 50,000 Australians served at Gallipoli, with 2721 New Zealanders and 8709 Australians killed over the eight months.
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