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August 2020

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  1. Saturday 1 August 2020

    • Vanuatu Bislama Language Week

      Religious and cultural26 July to 1 August 2020

      A New Zealand week in late July for the Vanuatu Bislama language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it ran 26 July to 1 August.

    • Biosecurity Week (New Zealand)

      Awareness27 July to 2 August 2020

      Biosecurity Week in New Zealand falls in the final week of July and highlights the work protecting the country from pests and diseases.

    • World Breastfeeding Week

      Awareness1 to 7 August 2020

      World Breastfeeding Week, 1 to 7 August, promotes breastfeeding and the support families need from communities, employers and governments.

  2. Sunday 2 August 2020

    • Cook Islands Māori Language Week

      Religious and cultural2 to 8 August 2020

      A New Zealand week in early August for the Cook Islands Māori language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it ran 2 to 8 August.

  3. Monday 3 August 2020

  4. Sunday 16 August 2020

    • Tonga Language Week

      Religious and cultural16 to 22 August 2020

      A New Zealand week in mid August for the Tongan language, one of the Pacific Language Weeks. In 2026 it ran 16 to 22 August.

  5. Monday 17 August 2020

    • Netsafety Week

      Awareness17 to 23 August 2020

      Netsafety Week is a New Zealand week of free online and in person sessions on staying safe online, run by Netsafe in August.

  6. Tuesday 18 August 2020

    • Vietnam Veterans' Day (New Zealand)

      Awareness

      Annual national commemoration on 18 August, the anniversary of the Battle of Long Tan, honouring New Zealanders who served in the Vietnam War.

  7. Friday 28 August 2020

    • Daffodil Day (New Zealand)

      Awareness

      New Zealand's main cancer fundraising and awareness day, held by the Cancer Society on the last Friday in August.

    • National Poetry Day (New Zealand)

      Awareness

      New Zealand's National Poetry Day is a Friday in late August with readings, competitions and poetry events across the country.