Public Holidays
NZ's confusing and complicated holiday laws
The Holidays Act is complex and has led to years of problems. But fixing it seems just as challenging. Audio
Matariki
Mānawatia a Matariki! The first official Māori celebration to be made a public holiday in Aotearoa and we’re here to tell you what it’s all about. Audio
Poll: Only 43% of Kiwis regard Matariki as an important holiday
Matariki will be celebrated on June 24 next year. While most people are happy for any excuse to take a day off work, a new poll from Research New Zealand shows that less than half of us rate the day… Audio
Creating Another Public Holiday
Race relations commissioner Meng Foon joins Bryan to discuss the possibility of a new public holiday. Audio
Labour's Māori caucus weighing up Mātariki public holiday
A proposal to make Mātariki a national holiday is being weighed up by the Labour Party's Māori caucus - and if the bill gains widespread support within the party it could be introduced as a private… Audio
Wendy's illegally refused staff public holiday entitlements
Businesses across New Zealand may have to re-think how they treat public holidays after the ERA found Wendy's was acting unlawfully when deciding who got a day in lieu, and who didn't. Video, Audio
Akld Council won't allow more shops open on Easter Sunday
Auckland Council votes overwhelmingly not to allow more shops to trade on Easter Sunday. Audio
Campaign for later summer holidays
New Zealanders' dreams of BBQs at the beach are being replaced with days at home with the kids as bad weather hits, United Future's Peter Dunne says.
Easter trading
Should it be up to individual councils whether or not shops are open during Easter? Audio
Union hails smelter stat day victory
Hundreds of smelter workers are in line to share in a multi-million dollar payout after a court ruling on public holidays, E Tū says.
Easter over ANZAC
Regarding retail trading on Easter Sunday but not Anzac Day. A listener doesn't understand the distinction. "Why is OK to favour Anzac commemoration over Easter? Both have crosses and prayers and are… Audio
Easter Trading
The Easter Trading laws are going to be loosened. We talk to Maxine Gay of FIRST Union about what this means for workers in the retail sector. Audio
Spiritual Outlook for 1 April 2012
David Steemson examines the call by Muslims in New Zealand for more flexibility in observing religious holidays. Muslims think they should be able to swap some of the public holidays in this country… Audio