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Next issue of Get Growing ezine - coming soon!
Hi everyone, the next issue of Get Growing will be released early next week, so keep your eyes peeled! In the meantime you can read all previous editions here, so dig in and enjoy!
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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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Your Daily Brain Workout: Ready to Riddle?
What is 3/7 chicken, 2/3 cat, and 1/2 goat?
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Welcome to BestStart Park Green!
We're excited to announce the opening of BestStart Park Green, our brand-new early childhood centre in Karaka, coming in 2025!
Designed for children from 3 months to 6 years old, our purpose-built centre is where learning meets play, and every day is an adventure. With spacious classrooms, high-quality resources, and a fun outdoor playground, your child will thrive in an environment that encourages curiosity and growth.
We can't wait to meet you and your whānau!
— The BestStart Park Green Team
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