2069 days ago

“Kauri Hero Poster" competition winners

John Gillon from John Gillon - Kaipatiki Local Board

Congratulations to the two winners of the Pest Free Kaipātiki “Kauri Hero Poster" competition!
The winners are Francesca, age 10, for "Don't let this be my last birthday" and Maia, age 8, for "Kauri with red tap".
The winning designs will now appear at the entrances of local bush reserves to help spread the word about kauri tree protection.
Thankyou PFK for the opportunity to help judge this competition!

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What workplace change would you like to see most?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

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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