Te Ahurei Toi o Tāmaki (AAF) - April 2021
A final grouping of five exciting shows on Wednesday 7th – Sunday 11th April!
First up, The Haka Party Incident presented with Auckland Theatre Company is a provocative, resonant, and unforgettable theatre event that is not-to-be-missed. On from Wednesday 31st March – Saturday 10th April.
Next, Reb Fountain & The Black Quartet: The Boy Next Door will blow you away with an evening paying homage to the work of the inimitable Nick Cave at Auckland Town Hall on Wednesday 7th April.
Subtle Dances, the premiere work from Ballet Collective Aotearoa premieres on Thursday 8 and Friday 9 April at Bruce Mason Centre – and if you’d like to do some dancing yourself the New Moon Folk Ball will provide that opportunity on Friday 9th April.
Don’t miss contemporary dance darlings Michael Parmenter and Claire O’Neil as they perform four of the most popular partner dances of the 19th century at the site of The Thrum of the Tide exhibition on Saturday 10th April.
And on Sunday 11th April join Sistema Aotearoa in celebrating their 10th birthday at Tekau! with a free performance featuring 250 young musicians across a 100-piece string orchestra and choir of 150.
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!
Labour Day Shop Hours
Red Cross Shop Henderson is open on the 28th October Labour Day!
Come visit us at:
435 Great North, Henderson
Monday to Sunday
9:00am to 5:00pm
Six tips for improving security around your home
1) Improve outdoor lighting
Ensure that streets, driveways, and front yards are well-lit. Motion-sensor lights around homes deter trespassers by reducing hiding spots and illuminating their movements.
2) Trim your trees
Overgrown shrubs and trees provide cover for intruders. Keeping them well-trimmed around windows and doors improves visibility and reduces potential hiding spots.
3) Secure Entry Points
Ensure doors, windows, and gates are always closed when you are away from the house. Upgrade to more secure locks, deadbolts, or even smart locks for added protection.
4) Add a security camera
Place security cameras in the main entry points to your home. Doorbell cameras are also relatively cheap and a great way to keep track of who is visiting your home when you aren't there.
5) Start a Neighborhood Watch Program
You could reach out to members on Neighbourly to form a group of neighbors who can regularly keep an eye out for suspicious activity and report it. You could also check with Neighbourhood Support to see what is existing in your area.
6) Introduce yourself to your neighbours
The closer you are to your neighbors, the more likely they’ll notice when something unusual or suspicious is happening around your property
Feel free to share anything that you do around your area to deter crime.
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