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New Zealand celebrates Children's Day

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New Zealand has celebrated Children’s Day on Sunday 3rd March. Officially the day is known as Te rā o ngā tamariki.

As a special event for 2019 New Zealand Parliament put on a range of fun, engaging activities for the whole family.

Rt Hon Trevor Mallard, Speaker of the House, says of the celebrations, “making Parliament a more accessible and family friendly place is something that is important to me but also to the public.”

The day included tours and explanations of places within Parliament.W

Events also occurred around the country which focused on children and families.

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