Free gum and kanuka firewood
We have a large gum tree branch and some kanuka that has fallen in our paddock in Otaihanga. It is free for someone who wants to cut it up and take it away. This needs to be done within the next two weeks and all brush needs to be taken away. There is easy access with a four-wheel drive vehicle. You will need a good chainsaw and a trailer. Would be great wood for next winter! If interested, please phone Liz 027 246 7069.
What's your favourite recipe for gooseberry?
Love gooseberries? Share your favourite way to enjoy them. We're looking for our readers' favourite family recipes for this delicious crop. Send yours to mailbox@nzgardener.co.nz, and if we use it in the magazine, you will receive a free copy of our December 2024 issue.
What workplace change would you like to see most?
This coming Monday is Labour Day in New Zealand. This public holiday marks when the eight-hour workday and 48-hour workweek became law in 1899. The idea started with Samuel Parnell, a carpenter in Wellington, who in 1840 refused to work more than eight hours a day. Since skilled workers were in short supply, his employer had to agree.
As more skilled workers arrived, employers tried to change working conditions, but Parnell and others kept pushing for better rights. In 1890, Parnell led a Labour Day parade of 1,500 people to promote the eight-hour day. He passed away shortly after, and nine years later, Labour Day became an official public holiday.
Do you feel that we have reached the ideal in working environments yet? What rights are you passionate about relating to employment? Share your thoughts!
Window Cleaning
Can anyone recommend a window cleaner (inside and out) operating in Wailanae?
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