Dust off the barbecue and clean off your jandals - this weekend's Labour Day holiday traditionally marks the beginning of the warmer months and gateway to summer.
It's also our last three-day weekend before the Christmas holidays.
Labour Day is a public holiday that falls on the fourth Monday in October and commemorates the eight-hour working day.
Unlike Christmas, Easter and Anzac Day, shops do not have to close, but labour laws state people who work must be compensated.
This year, Labour Day Monday will also mark the official start of early voting for this year's election. However, only some polling places will actually be open on the holiday.
Large chain stores generally open on Labour Day in New Zealand, with many opting to hold Labour weekend sales.
Supermarkets generally also open, although their hours may change, so it's worth checking with the individual store whether this is the case.
Restaurants and cafes often open on Labour Day, but some will require you to pay a surcharge.
Keep in mind that many restaurants often close on Monday anyway, whether it's Labour Day or not. It's definitely worth either phoning or checking social media to see whether the place you plan on visiting is open.
All government departments, such as Inland Revenue and Work and Income, close on Labour Day.
Work and Income says that will mean anyone usually paid on Tuesday, 27 October, will be paid on Saturday, 24 October.
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