Auckland Anniversary Day is a public holiday observed in Auckland, New Zealand and the rest of what was Auckland Province. The holiday usually falls on the Monday closest to January 29th, the anniversary of the arrival of William Hobson, later the first Governor of New Zealand, in the Bay of Islands.[1] Holidays in New Zealand can refer to publicly observed holidays or to a vacation period. ... Schematic map of Auckland. ... (For the current top-level subdivision of Auckland in New Zealand, see Auckland Region) The Auckland Province was a province of New Zealand from 1853 until the abolition of provincial government in 1876. ... William Hobson (September 26, 1792 - September 10, 1842), was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi. ... Russell, Bay of Islands Kerikeri, Bay of Islands Location of the Bay of Islands The Bay of Islands is an area in the Northland region of the North Island of New Zealand. ...

Auckland Anniversary Day was established by Governor Hobson's direction, over Willoughby Shortland's signature, in 1842. The New Zealand Government Gazette of January 26, 1842 (Volume 2, 4th Edition) carried a notice stating "Saturday, the 29th instant, being the SECOND ANNIVERSARY of the establishment of the Colony, His Excellency the Governor has been pleased to direct that day to be held a GENERAL HOLIDAY, on which occasion the Public Officers will be closed." William Hobson (September 26, 1792 - September 10, 1842), was the first Governor of New Zealand and co-author of the Treaty of Waitangi. ...

Events

The Auckland Regatta, the largest single-day regatta in the world,[2] takes place on this long weekend holiday.

External Links

• NZ Herald Auckland Anniversary Regatta
• Thousands expected over long weekend