Alert Level 4
A COVID-19 community case has been identified in Devonport, with an infectious period since Thursday 12 August. There are 10 locations of interest across Auckland and others in the Coromandel.
More information on Alert Level 4:
covid19.govt.nz...
* Stay at home, except when going to the supermarket, need medical attention or exercising.
* You may exercise/walk in your immediate area. All playgrounds, basketball courts, equipment, seats, etc, are closed.
* Stay 2 metres away from others, including when walking on paths and bush tracks, and don't touch anything.
* If you’re sick, stay home. Don’t go to work or school. Don’t socialise.
* If you have cold, flu or COVID-19 symptoms call your doctor or Healthline 0800 358 5453.
* If you have been told to self-isolate you legally must do so immediately.
* Only essential businesses will be open, however supermarkets, dairies, petrol stations and chemists will remain open
* All council facilities and schools are closed.
This post will be updated as information becomes available.
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!
North Shore Concert Band - Pumphouse Theatre - Sunday November 10 @ 2pm - 4pm
The North Shore Concert Band is again putting on an exciting concert at the PumpHouse Theatre, Takapuna, on Sunday November10 @ 2pm to 4pm.
Theme: "Echos across the Americas"
Darrell
021 99 88 95
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Poll: Does grocery bagging affect where you shop?
There's only a few differences between our larger chain supermarkets here in New Zealand. Having someone bag your groceries is one of them.
Does having your groceries packed for you at the checkout influence where you do your grocery shop? If so, tell us why.
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23.7% Yes
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75.6% No
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0.7% Other - I'll share below