Although yesterday, March 23, was Otago's official anniversary day, the public holiday is always taken the following Monday.
However, not all businesses observe the day. Here is a guide to what is open on Monday:
Dunedin
Buses running on normal weekday services
Otago Regional Council open
Dunedin City Council closed
Libraries closed
Moana Pool open 10am-5pm
Kerb-side collection as normal
Landfill open
University of Otago open
Malls open weekend hours
National retail shops open
Balclutha
Clutha District Council and services open
Some shops open restricted hours
Oamaru
Waitaki District Council closed
Oamaru Public Library closed
Most shops closed except for major national retail shops
Queenstown
Queenstown Lakes District Council open
Library closed
Shops open
Lakes Leisure open
Alexandra
Central District Council closed
Library closed
Transfer station open
Rubbish collection delayed a day
Some shops closed, major national retail shops open