NZ public holiday September 26 to mark Queen’s passing

Te Whanganui a Tara - New Zealand will mark the passing of Queen Elizabeth II with a state memorial service and one-off public holiday on September 26.

As New Zealand’s Queen for more than 70 years, it is appropriate Aotearoa acknowledges her life.

The Queen was an extraordinary person, and many New Zealanders will appreciate the opportunity to both mark her death and celebrate her life.

The decision to hold a one-off Public Holiday in the Queen’s honour is also in line with similar holidays in the UK and Australia and is in keeping with what is an historic event.

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern will represent New Zealand alongside the Governor General, at the Queen’s funeral in London next week.

Following the Queen’s funeral, the Prime Minister will fly to New York for the United Nations General Assembly.

Hospitality New Zealand supports the public holiday on September 26 to mark the passing of the Queen.

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She knew about New Zealand media and how media even then sent their stories back home digitally.

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