New Zealand Calendar 2025

Major public holidays in New Zealand include: 1. New Year Holidays: • New Year's Day (January 1) • Day after New Year's Day (January 2) 2. Summer Holidays: • Waitangi Day (February 6) • Easter Holidays (Mid-April, including Good Friday and Easter Monday) 3. Autumn/Winter Holidays: • ANZAC Day (April 25) • King's Birthday (First Monday in June) • Labour Day (Fourth Monday in October) 4. End of Year Holidays: • Christmas Day (December 25) • Boxing Day (December 26) Note: Additional regional anniversary days may apply in different areas.

New Zealand holiday pay regulations include: 1. Public Holiday Pay: • Regular workday falling on a public holiday: Paid day off • Working on a public holiday: Time-and-a-half pay • Plus an additional paid day off (alternative holiday) 2. Annual Leave Rules: • 4 weeks paid annual leave after 12 months continuous employment • 8% holiday pay for employment less than 12 months • Timing can be negotiated with employer 3. Special Circumstances: • Shift workers: Special holiday compensation rules apply • Part-time employees: Pro-rata holiday entitlements • Casual workers: Option for pay-as-you-go holiday pay

Understanding Māori traditional holidays: 1. Key Celebrations: • Matariki (Māori New Year): Usually in June-July • Waitangi Day: Commemorating the Treaty of Waitangi • Te Wiki o te Reo Māori (Māori Language Week): September 2. Cultural Significance: • Represents Māori traditional values and customs • Promotes cross-cultural understanding • Strengthens community bonds 3. Modern Observance: • Government institutions hold special celebrations • Schools conduct cultural education programs • Businesses should maintain cultural sensitivity

Business holiday planning recommendations: 1. Advance Planning: • Develop annual holiday schedules • Consider peak and off-peak seasons • Account for regional holiday variations 2. Staff Management: • Implement fair leave application systems • Ensure coverage for essential positions • Consider multicultural staff needs 3. Operational Adjustments: • Plan holiday operating hours • Maintain essential service continuity • Organize cross-cultural activities 4. Legal Compliance: • Follow holiday pay regulations • Protect employee leave entitlements • Handle overtime compensation properly