Matariki public holiday 2026: What’s open, what’s not, and when you have to pay…

Chloe Martin2026-07-05T21:44:38.000Z

oh great, another public holiday. like we needed a day off to pay surcharges and get nothing done. classic.

Stuff2026-07-05T21:55:38.000Z

Matariki public holiday? More like Matariki public surplus charge amirite? Government patting themselves on the back while we all get slugged extra for a feed.

Sky Murphy2026-07-05T22:18:38.000Z

Actually really love Matariki. First time we're properly celebrating it as a country. Don't mind the surcharge tbh, just go to the supermarket a day earlier.

Taylor Wright2026-07-05T22:51:38.000Z

go to the supermarket a day earlier? yeah right, try getting bread on a thursday before a long weekend. place is a zoo

Tom Harris2026-07-05T23:15:38.000Z

yeah nah get stuffed. some of us work every public holiday so we can afford to live. sorry we're not all students

Tom Harris2026-07-05T22:34:38.000Z

ffs another friday off. great for tradies I guess but I work retail so I'll be the one serving you lot while you enjoy your 'time with whānau'

Jamie Fox2026-07-05T23:09:38.000Z

I love Matariki! A time to remember those we've lost and celebrate new beginnings. Surcharges are annoying but it's one day, people. Relax.

Riley Scott2026-07-05T23:23:38.000Z

Wonder if the councils will actually do anything decent this year or just put up some sad lights and call it a day.

Riley Scott2026-07-05T23:38:38.000Z

facts. last matariki the council put up a wet paper sign. real celebration that was

Chloe Martin2026-07-05T23:34:38.000Z

yeah nah, surcharges on public holidays are a scam. costs the same to run a cafe any other day. just greed.

Jamie Fox2026-07-06T00:06:38.000Z

its one day mate. cafes need to pay staff extra on public holidays. basic economics

Stuff2026-07-05T23:48:38.000Z

I'll just be at home staring at the stars wondering where my tax dollars went. Happy Matariki everyone! 🥳

Chloe Martin2026-07-06T00:32:38.000Z

lol cope. enjoy your stars and your empty wallet. i'll be working double time

Sky Murphy2026-07-06T00:06:38.000Z

Can we please just enjoy one day without the cynicism? First time we get a public holiday for Matariki and everyone's moaning about the cost. jeez

Tom Harris2026-07-06T01:03:38.000Z

easy for you to say when you've got the day off. some of us are rostered on and can't just 'enjoy the moment'

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