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NZ holiday planning guides

Practical, original guides to annual leave, family breaks and reading public holiday calendars.

Independent NZ planning guide · Dates reviewed 18 October 2026
01

How to turn annual leave into a longer NZ break

A practical approach to choosing leave dates around public holidays, without losing track of your leave budget.

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02

A family checklist for NZ school holiday planning

Bring school dates, work leave and family commitments into one practical holiday plan.

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03

Actual dates, observed dates and long weekends

Understand the difference between the date on the calendar and the weekday shown in a holiday planner.

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