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![Parliament passes quake holiday bill](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Parliament passes quake holiday bill
Parliament has unanimously passed a bill creating a public holiday for the Christchurch earthquake commemoration, although some MPs think next Friday is too soon.
![<i>Kate Ross: </i> Will the 90 Day trial period make a difference?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
<i>Kate Ross: </i> Will the 90 Day trial period make a difference?
What impact will extending the 90 day employment trial period have on recruitment?
![Two-thirds of NZ want holidays 'Mondayised' - survey](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Two-thirds of NZ want holidays 'Mondayised' - survey
More than 65 per cent of New Zealanders think public holidays which fall on a weekend should be transferred to a Monday, according to a Research New Zealand survey.
![PM not keen on 'Mondayising' holidays](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
PM not keen on 'Mondayising' holidays
PM John Key has poured cold water on the idea of allowing holidays that fall on the weekends to be taken on another day.
![Tugboat tussle to thrill the crowds](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Tugboat tussle to thrill the crowds
For local tugboat enthusiast Baden Pascoe, there is something honourable and magical about a vessel that has been a workhorse most of its life.
![Labour move to save public holidays gains wide support](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Labour move to save public holidays gains wide support
Today is the last public holiday for New Zealanders until late April - but even then you're missing out.
![Small in size, big in competition](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Small in size, big in competition
Size definitely doesn't matter when it comes to radio-controlled yachts.
![<i>Your business:</i> Giving travellers a chance to help out](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
<i>Your business:</i> Giving travellers a chance to help out
Voluntourism catching on with holidaymakers and companies.
![Regatta is a family affair](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Regatta is a family affair
The Auckland Anniversary regatta is now 171 years old. The Herald on Sunday's Anniversary Day magazine is dedicated to the regatta and all those who make it happen and who participate in it.
![Trouble in campground paradise](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Trouble in campground paradise
Is the Kiwi love affair with roughing it going through a tough patch? Lisa Bradley reports.
![Restoring the essence of sailing](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Restoring the essence of sailing
They are the grand old vessels of the sea - the ships of old, restored to full glory to sail Auckland's harbours once again, like they did more than a century ago.
![<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> Key to knowing NZ lies at the heart of summer](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> Key to knowing NZ lies at the heart of summer
On the beach, at the bach or in deserted cities - we're not doing much at all.
![The great bin heist](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
The great bin heist
Chilly bin bandits at popular holiday spots have shown they have some heart.
![Auckland from A to Z](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Auckland from A to Z
If you've run out of ideas to keep yourself busy these holidays Julie Harries has a novel idea guaranteed to get the suggestions flowing.
![<i>John Roughan</i>: Paradise for a very fortunate few](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
<i>John Roughan</i>: Paradise for a very fortunate few
In principle the Conservation Department wants as many of the public as possible to enjoy the estate their taxation maintains. In practice, it is not very good at making that possible.
![NZ-UK govts discuss visa concerns](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
NZ-UK govts discuss visa concerns
Growing problems for New Zealanders trying to obtain British visas will be up for discussion in talks with British ministers this week. From April, the number is to be limited to 21,700 a year, compared to about 28,000 in 2009.
![Call to 'Monday-ise' public holidays gains momentum](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
Call to 'Monday-ise' public holidays gains momentum
Politicians and unions are calling on the Government to move public holidays that fall on weekends to Monday as workers face losing two days off in 2011.
![$500,000 greetings card a hard gift to top](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=810)
$500,000 greetings card a hard gift to top
Winning lotto ticket a bonus in Auckland man's annual handmade Christmas card from his 13-year-old son.