The chief executive of Business New Zealand doesn't support a public holiday to mourn the Queen.
Both the UK and Australia will hold public holidays next week, and Cabinet is considering the point today.
Kirk Hope told Morning Report a holiday would impose extra costs on businesses already struggling.
"Even if it's only a one off, it's going to impose more costs on businesses at a time when they've sustained some pretty heavy costs and losses as a result of the pandemic."
One public holiday has already been added to New Zealand's calendar this year, with Matariki celebrated in June.
