Daylight saving starts Sunday 1 October

18/09/2006

New Zealand daylight saving will begin on Sunday 1 October 2006 when 2.00 am becomes 3.00 am.

This is an opportune time to check your smoke alarms.

People may find it convenient to put their clocks forward by one hour before going to bed on Saturday 30 September.

Full background on daylight saving in New Zealand can be found the Department of Internal Affairs website at:
www.dia.govt.nz/diawebsite.nsf/wpg_URL/Services-Daylight-Saving-Index


Media Contact:
Trevor Henry, communications adviser, Department of Internal Affairs
Ph: 04 495 7211; cell: 0275 843 679