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NZ to consider public holiday to honour Queen

A public holiday and memorial service to honour the life of Queen Elizabeth II are to be considered by the government on Monday.

This follow's Australia's decision to observe a public holiday on 22 September, three days after the Queen's funeral.

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese made the announcement earlier today.

Kelvin McDonald
Kelvin McDonald

Kelvin McDonald (Ngāti Kahungunu, Te Ātiawa) is a Digital Producer for Te Ao Māori News. He is interested in telling Māori, community and human interest stories across arts, entertainment and sport.