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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!
Fun, family-friendly and FREE - bring the whole whanau down to Queen Elizabeth Park for some spooky good times this Halloween. 🎃
The miniature train will be providing providing free rides on the island in the Lake of Remembrance, and food trucks on the green space will offer all the fuel you … View moreFun, family-friendly and FREE - bring the whole whanau down to Queen Elizabeth Park for some spooky good times this Halloween. 🎃
The miniature train will be providing providing free rides on the island in the Lake of Remembrance, and food trucks on the green space will offer all the fuel you need for activities including face painting, pay activities, Halloween photo opportunities. 🎃
This Thursday 4pm-7pm 🎃
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.
Click read more for the full article.
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!
This dainty little iris is has mauve edge and mauve stripes on a cream background...
This potted iris is just coming into flower now. There are lots of rhizomes in the pot so it will be happy to stretch its legs. A nice little clump that will do well.
Dwarf irises grow about 30cm tall and are … View moreThis dainty little iris is has mauve edge and mauve stripes on a cream background...
This potted iris is just coming into flower now. There are lots of rhizomes in the pot so it will be happy to stretch its legs. A nice little clump that will do well.
Dwarf irises grow about 30cm tall and are suitable for a rockery or garden border. They do will in pots as this potful shows.
Thanks for looking
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Hostas don't mind the shade. This one has been dormant through the winter and has now come into leaf.
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
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1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them … View more1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
Can you find all the words related to sleep? Test your knowledge and let’s see how many you can solve!
Down
1. A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting.
2.A sound made during sleep caused by the vibration of the throat.
Across
1. A state of sleep; deep rest.
2. To cease work or … View moreCan you find all the words related to sleep? Test your knowledge and let’s see how many you can solve!
Down
1. A piece of furniture for sleeping or resting.
2.A sound made during sleep caused by the vibration of the throat.
Across
1. A state of sleep; deep rest.
2. To cease work or movement to relax or recover strength.
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Visit one of Wairarapa's great gardens this Labour Day Monday. Enjoy a wander through Stablehouse's gardens at 39 Morris Road, Te Ore Ore, Masterton. Monday 28th October 10am - 3pm $20 entry.
For a round outside dining table, approx 1 meter+ in diameter. Anyone got one for sale?
Bearded Iris are so easy to grow. Their rhizomes sit on top of the soil and their roots go down so they are able to hold the metre high flower stalks with blooms.
They do like a sunny position.
I will dig the bare rooted rhizomes which you can plant now and they will bulk up over the Summer … View moreBearded Iris are so easy to grow. Their rhizomes sit on top of the soil and their roots go down so they are able to hold the metre high flower stalks with blooms.
They do like a sunny position.
I will dig the bare rooted rhizomes which you can plant now and they will bulk up over the Summer with a good chance of flowering next season.
You are welcome to come and view the irises as they are in flower now.
I have pictured 7 only of them. S10 each.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
Name : Sphaghnum
An unusual coloured iris in mustard and cream.
It is in flower now . ( 25th Oct ) The flowers are larger once planted out in the ground.
Pickup is in Kuripuni.
Thanks for looking.
This little blackcurrant bush was potted up last season , lost its leaves over the winter, and has come away again in its pot.
Blackcurrants grow quickly and give fruit reliably every year. Easy to grow. The fruit comes in just before Christmas.
The one for sale is the one in the pot. It is … View moreThis little blackcurrant bush was potted up last season , lost its leaves over the winter, and has come away again in its pot.
Blackcurrants grow quickly and give fruit reliably every year. Easy to grow. The fruit comes in just before Christmas.
The one for sale is the one in the pot. It is about 20 cms high and growing quickly,
Thanks for looking.
Pickup is in Kuripuni
SuperKing size mattress only, no base...in very good used condition. Has always had protective cover, plus memory foam on top, so it is clean ( from smoke free home ).
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