Labour Day does not attract a lot of attention in the
New Zealand of 2014. There are no major ceremonies or parades, and
very little media coverage or discussion about its history or
meaning. It pales in comparison to other public holidays such as
Anzac Day and Waitangi Day, both of which are commemorated with big
ceremonies and a large amount of media attention and debate. Yet all
three public holidays represent a connection to an important aspect
of New Zealand's history: our bicultural heritage (Waitangi Day), our
involvement in war (Anzac Day) and our Labour history (Labour Day).
