While these lists have been compiled from the information provided, in good faith, we can give no guarantees of accuracy.
*Christmas Day, Boxing Day, New Year's Day & 2 January Holiday | These public holidays are observed on the actual day when they fall on a weekday. When they fall on a Saturday/Sunday: - If the employee would normally have worked on the Saturday/Sunday, the public holiday is observed on the Saturday/Sunday;
- If the employee would not normally have worked on the Saturday/Sunday, the public holiday is observed on the following Monday/Tuesday.
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Provincial Anniversary Days | These are generally observed on the Monday nearest to the actual day. |
Provinces | These relate to the former Provinces of 19th Century New Zealand and are not related to or determined by present-day Districts or Regions. |
Taranaki Anniversary Day | Moves to 2nd Monday in March to avoid Easter. |
Hawkes Bay Anniversary Day | Moved to Friday before Labour Day. |
Marlborough Anniversary Day | Observed 1st Monday after Labour Day. |
Canterbury Anniversary | Northern & Central Canterbury areas observe Christchurch Show Day. The definition for the Canterbury Anniversary Day celebration as decided by Christchurch City is the second Friday after the first Tuesday in November each year. South Canterbury observes Dominion Day, the 4th Monday in September. |
Westland | Varies throughout Westland, but Greymouth observes the official day. |
Otago & Southland Anniversary Days | The actual date of Southland Anniversary day is not clear. |