SATURDAY NIGHT AT THE MOVIES:
FINDING GRACE
Troubled teen Alaska “Allie” Rose is out of control. Between her partying, imposing friends, legal woes, and difficult family relationships, Allie’s ever-distant and preoccupied father is at a loss on how to help her –or his struggling family -come back together again. When Allie is forced to face the consequences of her actions (or risk jail time) by serving 100 hours at a local retirement home, she meets an older woman, Mrs. Foster, who is just as stubborn as she is. As the story goes on, we learn the reason for Allie’s behavior and source of the Rose family’s broken condition. Will Allie find much needed grace?
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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!
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.
Poll: Would you commute by public transport if it was free?
Using your car is convenient, except for finding parking.
Cycling lets you leave anytime, but you might arrive soaked.
So, neighbours, if public transport had the perk of being free, would it be your main way to commute?
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68% Yes
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28.9% No
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3.2% Other - I'll share below
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