New Zealand

New Zealand is a country of rare seismic beauty: glacial mountains, fast-flowing rivers, deep, clear lakes, hissing geysers and boiling mud. There are also abundant native forests, long, deserted beaches and a variety of fauna, such as the kiwi, endemic to its shores.

New Zealand Events

Some of the noteworthy cultural events include: Summer City Programme (January to February; Wellington), which is a series of festivals around the city; Wine Marlborough Festival (2nd weekend in February; Blenheim); New Zealand Festival (February, even-numbered years only; Wellington), an entire month of national and international culture; Golden Shears Sheep-Shearing Contest (March; Masterton), a must for lovers of sheep and sweat; and Canterbury Show Week (November; Christchurch), which has agricultural exhibits, rides and local entertainment.

New Year's Day
Type:	official holiday
Date:	1 Jan


Waitangi Day
Type:	official holiday
Date:	6 Feb


Easter
Type:	official holiday
Date:	Mar/Apr


Anzac Day
Type:	official holiday
Date:	25 Apr


Queen's Birthday
Type:	official holiday
Date:	1st Mon in June


Labour Day
Type:	official holiday
Date:	4th Mon in Oct


Christmas Day
Type:	official holiday
Date:	25 Dec


Boxing Day
Type:	official holiday
Date:	26 Dec