Green or Blue?
You may have seen the growing number of blue street signs around Auckland. Since 2017, Auckland Transport have been gradually replacing the North Shore City green street signs with blue street signs whenever they needed to be replaced. Eventually they will all be blue (which is a reversal of a decision made in 2013 for all Auckland street signs to go green!)
Background: Before the SuperCity, the 37% of streets covered by Auckland City, Franklin and Papakura councils all used blue street signs while the remaining 63% of streets covered by Manukau, North Shore, Rodney and Waitakere all used green street signs.
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.
ENGLISH CHAT GROUP 😁 Forrest Hill Church, 151 Forrest Hill Road, Forrest Hill
*CHAT GROUP CLOSED TODAY LABOUR DAY * See you next Monday 4th Nov. Join us to improve your English 😄 No skill level required. We have 2 sessions. Its up to you, attend both or choose one that is convenient for you 😃The morning session is 10am - 12pm or the evening session is 7pm - 8.30pm. Meet others, join in our conversations, fun & laughter is guaranteed! Tea ☕️🍪 & biscuits provided. Easy parking outside the door. We welcome anyone and bring a friend if you wish. A gold coin donation greatly appreciated to cover costs, but not necessary. See you there! 😁 Cheers Helen
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!
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