Labour MP David Clark yesterday had his Holidays (Full Recognition of Waitangi Day and Anzac Day) Amendment Bill drawn from the members' bill ballot, giving some hope to those wanting a law change for the holidays. Last year, Waitangi Day fell on a Sunday and Anzac Day on Easter Monday, which meant New Zealanders missed out on two of the year's 11 public holidays.

Mr Clark's bill would ensure that if future Waitangi Days or Anzac Days fell on a Saturday or Sunday, the following Monday would be a public holiday. Ms Wilkinson said today the issue would be considered by the National Party caucus. "We're not ruling out anything yet, we haven't had that discussion," she said. "I understand that the next time that Waitangi and Anzac both fall on the weekend is not til 2021, so it certainly wasn't a priority for it."

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