South Cantabrians have spoken, they want a day off to mark the Queen, and an Anniversary Day.
The government left it up to local leaders to decide what to do about the clash after announcing a one off public holiday next Monday.
Waimate, McKenzie and Timaru locals got to have their say - more than 80 percent who took part in a survey were for a temporary date change. And the council agreed.
Timaru Mayor Nigel Bowen talks to Nick Truebridge.
