New Zealand's national holidays include New Year's Day, Waitangi Day, Easter, ANZAC Day, the Queen's Birthday, Labor Day and Christmas. ANZAC Day and Waitangi Day marks the turning points in the nation's history.
Waitangi Day
This day is on the 6th of February every year. The purpose is to commemorate the signing of the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840. This day is a time for New Zealanders to reflect on their past and to appreciate the unifying of the Maori and Pakeha (Maori term for New Zealanders who are not of Maori blood lines).
ANZAC DayANZAC stands for Australian and New Zealand Army Corps formed during World World I. It is on the 25th of April every year. It is to commemorate all those who died and served in military operations for their countries at Gallipoli in Turkey during World War I.
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