Hundreds of Tamils gathered in Auckland, New Zealand to commemorate Maaveerar Naal and pay tribute to those who died for the liberation of Tamil Eelam.

The National Flag of Tamil Eelam was hoisted by The Mother of Captain Thithipirai. Major Siva's mother lit the sacrificial lamp.
Later, at the end of the event, the New Zealand National Flag was lowered by Suntharajan, President, New Zealand Tamil Sangam.