PLANTING AT HAMMOND PARK WORKINGBEE THIS SATURDAY THE 29th OF JUNE.
Come along and support the restoration of Hammond Park by planting native trees this Saturday. There are a few steeper areas to plant out . . . so if you are physically fit we need you. Remember to bring a spade.
Meet: Malcolm Street Entrance to Hammond Park Boardwalk
Wear: Long sleeves, gardening gloves, gumboots or similar
Bring: Your drink bottle and a spade..
What: Planting of native trees and some weeding if time allows.
When: 29th of June at 10am
We have a cuppa and time for a chat afterwards.
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!
What's your favourite CBD business?
Pastry makers, a pole studio, a cinema and a law firm were among the winners at Hamilton’s CBD Awards.
Twenty-six businesses had wins - some more than one - at the Wednesday evening event at 18 London Street.
What's your favourite CBD business? Tell us your reasons in the comments (adding NFP if you don't want your words used in print).
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