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New Zealand Holidays And Festivals

Kiwis celebrate all aspects of their culture, from independence to adventure.

2008 Date

Holiday Name

2008 Date

Holiday Name

February 6

Waitangi Day

June 2

Queen’s Birthday

March 23

Easter

October 27

Labour Day

March 24

Easter Monday

December 25

Christmas

April 25

ANZAC Day

December 26

Boxing Day

Date

Festival

Location

January

World Buskers Festival

Christchurch

February

New Zealand Festival of Arts

Wellington

February

HERO Gay and Lesbian Festival

Auckland

March

Wild Foods Festival

Hokitika

April

Adventure Canterbury

Christchurch

May

International Comedy Festival

Wellington

June

National Fieldays

Hamilton

July

International Film Festival

Auckland

September

Wearable Art Awards

Nelson

October

International Jazz Festival

Wellington



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