National holidays are regulated under the Holiday Act 2003. This Act sets forth the 11 national holidays that are celebrated and provides the government with the authority to declare one-time national holidays or present ideas for new reoccurring holidays to Parliament. ...
Hooray for holidays?Discusses the Holidays Act 2003, a New Zealand labor law created by Labour Minister Margaret Wilson. Specifications of the rule; Benefits of the legislation to employees; Effect of the law on employers. INSET: Action points for employers.Chadwick...
The day was first officially commemorated in 1934 and in 1957, Waitangi Day was proposed as a public holiday by the New Zealand Labour Party in their party manifesto. After Labour won the election they were reluctant to create a new public holiday. Instead, the Waitangi Day Act was passed ...
1829:The U.K Parliament passes the Roman Catholic Relief Act 1829. This act allows Catholics to openly serve in Parliament. 1832:Mormon leader Joseph Smith is beat, tarred and feather by a group of men in Hiram, Ohio. 1854:Venezuela abolishes slavery. ...
Provincial Days in New Zealand The Holidays Act 1981 specifies each locality observing a Provincial Anniversary Day to celebrate the founding days or landing days of the first colonists of the various colonial provinces. However the exact dates are not legislated for. ...
New South Wales Legislation Destination NSW is subject to and will collect, store, use and disclose Personal Information in accordance with the Privacy and Personal Information Protection Act 1998 (NSW) (including the Information Protection Principles (IPPs)) (PPIPA) and the Health Records and Infor...
Fri May 30th, 2025 is National Creativity Day, National Mint Julep Day, National E-Bike Day, National Water a Flower Day, International Day of the Potato... and much more!
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Tue May 20th, 2025 is National Rescue Dog Day, World Bee Day, National Streaming Day, National Be a Millionaire Day, National Band Director's Day... and much more!
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