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flag New Zealand debates bill to allow shops and alcohol sales on Good Friday and Easter Sunday.

flag New Zealand's Parliament is set to debate a bill that would allow shops to open and serve alcohol on Good Friday and Easter Sunday. flag The bill, supported by Hospitality New Zealand and Retail NZ, proposes to remove trading restrictions over the Easter weekend, aiming to give businesses more flexibility and extend worker protections to Good Friday. flag However, Family First NZ opposes the bill, arguing that workers should have special annual breaks to spend time with their families. flag A recent poll shows 64% of New Zealanders support the change.

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