Holidays
Labour's Māori caucus weighing up Mātariki public holiday
A proposal to make Mātariki a national holiday is being weighed up by the Labour Party's Māori caucus - and if the bill gains widespread support within the party it could be introduced as a private… Audio
Not a holiday for parents
The school holidays can mean even more time and financial strain on parents. Audio
High number of children holiday during school time
In just one term last year, 36,000 school children skipped classes to go on holiday, and on average they were absent for an entire week. Audio
Kiwi workers create four-day weekend
With the ANZAC Day public holiday falling on a Tuesday this year, many people decided to take today off and enjoy a four-day weekend. Audio
Quiet streets in big cities as workers take four-day weekend
The CBDs in Wellington and Auckland were quieter than usual this morning as more people sought a longer break from work.
Off the Beaten Track
Michele Connell and her husband Roy are dairy farmers on the outskirts of Hamilton. Their online business Off The Beaten Track links holidaymakers with farmers. Audio
Lorna Piatti-Farnell - Halloween traditions
Associate Professor Lorna Piatti-Farnell is director of the Popular Culture Research Centre at AUT. She explains the traditions around Halloween and why it's becoming more and more popular here in New… Audio
Solutions to the wet school holiday panic!
A survival guide to the school holidays. Audio
Schools say its pointless stopping pupils going on holidays
Schools say they are powerless to stop parents taking children on holidays during term time and there's no point in pursuing it. . Audio
Expert believes up to 2 million NZers underpaid
A payroll systems expert believes up to two million New Zealanders may be getting underpaid by their employers for their holidays. Audio
Estimates millions of people might have been underpaid
A payroll systems expert thinks the Government is grossly underestimating the number of New Zealanders who are being underpaid for their holidays. Audio
Easter bunny could visit supermarkets
Today could be the last Easter Sunday where most shops are required to be closed, if a proposed law change goes ahead.
This summer set to be biggest for tourism operators
If you're heading out of town this holidays, make sure you book accommodation in advance. Audio
Who wants a summer holiday?
According to a poll, almost half of all New Zealanders would support shifting the summer holidays to February when the weather's usually warmer. Audio
Walking holidays
Going on holiday can mean cramming in so much that you dash from one tourist hotspot to another, without really getting a feeling for the country you're in. Going on a walking holiday gives you time… Audio
Holiday homes - What's popular and where?
Heading to the bach in summer is a New Zealand tradition, and right now they're in 'hot' demand. Audio
Summer jobs
Auckland City Missioner Diane Robertson on feeding 2500 people for Christmas. Audio
Te Kupu o te Wiki: whakatā - rest
The Māori word of the week is: whakatā - rest. Mutu ana te Kirihimete, ka whakatā te nuinga. After Christmas many people take [their] holidays Audio
Parenting over the holidays - free play is vital
The importance of free play for children and why letting them roam free over the holidays is good for their development. Scott Duncan is from AUT's Human Potential Research Centre. He is an associate… Audio
Glamping Camping
A Manawatu farming couple, Sarah and Angus Gilbertson, have become one of nearly a dozen New Zealanders to set up a glamorous camping business on their property. The large, white canvas tents with… Audio