The "mongrels" who stole 6000 Anzac Day poppies have been told they are the lowest of the low.

The poppies, collectors' badges, stickers and buckets were stolen from the Takapuna Returned and Services Association clubrooms on Sunday.

Police said the thieves would probably try to use them to steal donations from the Poppy Day Anzac Day today.

Takapuna RSA president Michael Murphy told The New Zealand Herald today it was "disgusting" for someone try to make money from stolen poppies, which were a symbol of the "men who fought and died for this country for freedom".

"The country is full of mongrels. To steal from a welfare fund ... What's their next move? The poor box at the church?"

The stolen poppies had been replaced with new poppies from Christchurch.

Stella Haines, the president of the Takapuna RSA women's section, spent hours last week attaching pins to the poppies.

"For every low-down thing that could have ever been done, this is the lowest I have ever heard of. It really is. You've got to be the lowest of the low to do something like this."

Police are urging anyone who knew the thieves or anything about the theft to call them on (09) 488-6200 or send a text in confidence to 027-2727-669.

Ok now, this is just wrong! Actually the poor box at the church has always been the target already... I am not sure should I say it only can happen in New Zealand where people actually can be... that... I can't even think of a word for you... Well we should not judge nor condemn.. So just pray that it will get return soon