Junior golf programme starting this Sunday
The junior golf programme at Redwood Park Golf Club , Swanson , is taken by trained PGA golf coaches , at 10am on a Sunday morning. The programme starts this Sunday 10th Feb. Golf Clubs are not required and players may wear comfortable casual clothing. The programme operates for 8 weeks each school term and costs $120 per term. Participants may also attend a practice session with other children on Mondays at 4pm ( no extra cost) . Once they are assessed as being capable of playing on the course, juniors meet on Sunday at 12.30pm for some on course play.
To learn more about the programme and to receive a registration form, please call 09 8338253; or email manager@redwoodparkgolf.co.nz
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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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.
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