Arbor Day (New Zealand)
Arbor Day in New Zealand falls on 5 June each year and marks the start of the tree planting season.
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OrganiserDepartment of Conservation
ListingAdded by us from official sources
Last checked20 October 2026
First held1890
About the day
The Department of Conservation lists it among its national events and encourages planting native trees. The first Arbor Day planting in New Zealand took place in Greytown in 1890.
Dates for the next three years
| Year | Date | Where | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | Saturday 5 June 2027 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2028 | Monday 5 June 2028 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
| 2029 | Tuesday 5 June 2029 | New Zealand | Same date every year |
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