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Kiwi Calendar (kiwicalendar.co.nz) is an independent reference site. It is not affiliated with the New Zealand government, the Ministry of Business, Innovation and Employment, the Ministry of Education, or any regional authority.
Sources
Public holiday dates are sourced from employment.govt.nz and verified against the Holidays Act 2003 and the Sovereign's Birthday Observance Act 1952. Matariki dates are sourced from Te Kāhui o Matariki Public Holiday Act 2022. School term dates are sourced from the Ministry of Education's published recommended term dates.
Each dataset on the site lists its primary sources and the date of the most recent verification. We rebuild and re-verify the data once per year before each new academic and calendar year, and as needed when official sources are updated.
Accuracy and limitations
We try to keep every date on the site accurate and current. The dates published here reflect the conventional observance under New Zealand statute and Ministry of Education guidance. Individual schools, employers, and councils may follow slightly different practices. Always confirm with your school, employer, or local council before relying on any date for an irreversible decision.
Provincial anniversary days are particularly susceptible to local variation. Coverage outside the historic provincial boundary is custom and practice rather than statute. If your employment agreement says something different from what is shown here, your employment agreement governs.
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Nothing on Kiwi Calendar is legal advice, employment advice, or HR advice. The site is a free reference. For questions about your specific entitlement, public holiday pay, or employment relationship, contact Employment New Zealand or speak to a qualified employment lawyer.
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