Taranaki Anniversary Day
Guide to the date, history, cultural origins and celebration traditions of Taranaki Anniversary Day in New Zealand.
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History & Origins of Taranaki Anniversary Day
Taranaki Anniversary Day is celebrated on the second Monday of March. It commemorates the arrival of the pioneer ship 'William Bryan' at Sugar Loaf Islands on March 31, 1841, initiating the Plymouth Company settlement.
How It Is Observed & Celebrated
Marked by outdoor concerts at the Bowl of Brooklands, family surfs on the Taranaki coast, and hiking excursions on the slopes of Mount Taranaki.
Quick Facts Card
Country:
New Zealand
Holiday Name:
Taranaki Anniversary Day
Date (2026):
March 09
Day (2026):
Monday
Observance Type:
Statutory
Observed In:
TKI
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