Am puzzled, surely a Memorial Day should link into the same day the rest of the world similar to other events such as observing Anzac Day so why are we different to both the UK and Aussie?
- Emma W
Great to see this holiday. For 70 years of the greatest Matriarch of all time I'd say what's a day to show respect for what she's done for Kiwis.
- Laurie W
This decision was inevitable unfortunately. And of course another day off school for the kids doesn't matter either - the standards are so low now they can't drop any further!
- Mark S
As a civil servant I'd just like to say thanks to you all. Your taxes (and mine) will fund a great day smoking a brisket with a few cold ones. God bless the Queen!
- Dave B
What a joke. Like many others we will have to fork out for a mindless decision.
We have a project to complete so will have staff working on a public holiday and will have to provide a day in lieu.
What do we possibly gain by remaining in the Commonwealth?
- Joseph C
Public holiday should be the 20th not 26th! So those that want to watch live coverage of the funeral can do so without having to worry about work the next day. This government can't get anything right!
- Leeann W
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