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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 … View moreThis 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!
The Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment said the deed was last reviewed in 2013. It had been scheduled for review in 2018 but that was extended to 2024.
The ministry said, since the last review, New Zealand's digital connectivity had significantly improved. In 2002, about a billion… View moreThe Ministry of Business Innovation and Employment said the deed was last reviewed in 2013. It had been scheduled for review in 2018 but that was extended to 2024.
The ministry said, since the last review, New Zealand's digital connectivity had significantly improved. In 2002, about a billion mail items went through NZ Post in a year. In the last financial year, that was 187 million and it is expected to drop to 107 million by 2028.
The ministry is currently seeking submissions as part of a consultation process.
"The proposed changes ...are intended to allow NZ Post sufficient flexibility to achieve commercial sustainability while still responding to New Zealanders' ongoing need for mail.
"Given ongoing decline in the use of the mail service and the years since the last deed review, it is time to consider whether changes should be made to the deed to reflect New Zealanders' declining use of the mail network. Changes also need to be considered to allow the mail service to continue in a commercially sustainable way."
At present NZ Post is required to deliver mail three days a week in urban areas and a minimum of five days a week in rural areas.
The ministry said the changes to the deed would not automatically mean a reduction in service because NZ Post would still be able to make operational decisions.
Other countries had undertaken similar reviews and reduced obligations, it said. Denmark no longer has a national postal provider.
MBIE said NZ Post had stopped delivering on Saturdays in June and had not delivered on Saturday in rural areas for eight years.
Reduction in outlets also proposed
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The proposal would also reduce the obligation to have at least 880 "points of presence" for NZ Post, of which are 240 manned outlets, to 500 initially with a possible step down to 400 over time.
MBIE said most of the current 880 service counters were inside other retail shops.
The reduced requirement would reflect the cost to NZ Post of maintaining a network of postal outlets - "we understand it currently overserves certain urban areas to reach this requirement".
The 880 minimum has not been changed since it was set in 1989.
"NZ Post has said that any change, if made as a result of a new minimum number, will not disproportionately impact rural areas compared to urban areas.
"We note rural customers can also access mail services directly from the rural delivery driver in their area. Changes would also not be implemented immediately following deed changes or without appropriate notice"
Earlier this year, NZ Post confirmed plans to have parcels and mail delivered by the same person, rather than a separate postie and courier driver, as part of wider changes that would reduce staffing by 750 roles over five years.
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Ryman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.
Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.
Tim … View moreRyman Healthcare has donated $466,640 to Leukaemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand while announcing Hato Hone St John as its new charity partner.
Ryman’s Executive Chair, Dean Hamilton, presented the cheque to the charity at a special event held at Murray Halberg Village in Auckland.
Tim Edmonds, CEO of Leukemia & Blood Cancer New Zealand, described the donation as ’vitally important’ to the work the charity does.
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📣📣 Hey folks it’s only a few days away our MEF NIGHT MARKET this coming Friday 📆 Don’t miss out on some incredible bargains as always and you know our food court 🍔🌮🧁🥤☕️ always delivers with delectable dishes at prices that can’t be beat. See you there!📣📣
… View more📣📣 Hey folks it’s only a few days away our MEF NIGHT MARKET this coming Friday 📆 Don’t miss out on some incredible bargains as always and you know our food court 🍔🌮🧁🥤☕️ always delivers with delectable dishes at prices that can’t be beat. See you there!📣📣
🟦 DATE: Friday 1 November 2024
🟩 TIME: 5pm to 10pm
🟥 VENUE: 34c Stoddard Place, Mt Roskill
⬛️ ALL UNDERCOVER & ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CHARITY
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Congratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair
Matthew Hardy from Kelburn
… View moreCongratulations to this week's winners:
Sam Fuller from Red Beach
Johanna Mortis from Saint Clair
Matthew Hardy from Kelburn
Anne Fahey from Woolston
They've each won a $100 petrol voucher.
If you're a winner, get in touch here.
Not a winner this week? There's always next week!
New, never been opened
Colour & erase activity pad
Under the sea
16 reusable activities
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
New, never been opened
Pack of 10 stamps
Each stamp is a different smiley face
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
New, never been opened
Pack of 10 stamps
Learning star
Keep trying
Prize
Reward
Good… View moreNew, never been opened
Pack of 10 stamps
Learning star
Keep trying
Prize
Reward
Good
The first
Reflection
Come on!
Full marks
Happy
I have 2 sets - each set is $5
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
New, never been opened
Craft
Water magic art pack
No mess
Works with water
Reusable … View moreNew, never been opened
Craft
Water magic art pack
No mess
Works with water
Reusable
6 sheets
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
New, never been opened
Chalk, large size, in a bucket
20 pieces
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
New,never been opened
Tangram - wooden jigsaw puzzle
I have 2 of these - each is $8
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
New - unopened
DIY putty lab
9 pieces
11 projects
48 pages in instruction booklet
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
New - unopened
Make & bake erasers
With sculpting tools & mini packaging.
22 pieces
48 pages in the instruction booklet
Collection is from Herd Rd, Hillsborough
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